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Originally Posted by montsnmags
I cannot empathise, share the feeling of, relate to, appreciate the conception of the character in and the abilities within and parameters of the afterlife, and it's somewhat pivotal role in the book. A lack of ability to empathise, to share the feeling of, to appreciate the concept of that afterlife lead to a reduction in interest in the book for me.
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Yes, that's a good summary of my opinion too. I found it a difficult book to engage with, and one that I struggled to finish.
The idea that dead people spend their time snooping on us is horrific
- so Susie Salmon was a character I took an instant dislike to.
It's a book that appeals more to women than men imho.
A better book (in my view) dealing with similar themes is 'The Child in Time' by Ian McEwan.