Review: The Boy who Lived with Ghosts

Discuss the October 2013 book of the month "The Boy who Lived with Ghosts" by John Mitchell.
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Re: The Boy Who Lived With Ghosts

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feyindie60 wrote: 09 Oct 2013, 23:19 Just read the first 40 pages in a teaser. Of course I had to order this book. The author's approach has sucked me in right from the start. Sometimes I feel like I'm reliving scenes from my life.Sometimes I'm watching a movie. Sometimes I'm in psychology class again. You have just encouraged my interest! Can't wait for the mail!
I read the teaser as well. I thought the book would be very sad from the bit I read. Evidently, that young boy grew up to learn to read and write and was able to articulate his horrid childhood. Unfortunately, I could not stand to read anymore. I've read, seen, and lived enough sad scenes.
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Great review! I usually like stories involving ghosts, but I don't like stories with a lot of abuse in it.
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Wow, sounds like I'd really enjoy this book. Thanks for your review!
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Great review. The reviewer really made this book sound so interesting.
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John's story is tragic. It is great that author included humor, otherwise it would be disturbing to read such dark themed story. I love this genre. I might try this one soon.
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This review is excellent. It has made me more excited to read this book.
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This book is a great story to read. I agree that although it is told through the mind of a child, it’s told in a matured way. Sometimes I think too mature for the age John is. He describes things in a way a child would interpret it. But it’s described in a way the reader will know exactly what is going on due to maturity and life experience. But I also found John to have opinions and general knowledge that felt too old for his age. I wonder if that’s due to the year the story takes place in.
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Thank you for a good review of this book and the writing style within.
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What a terrific review. It sounds like a really well-written book, but not one I could bear to read at this time in my life because of the sadness.
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