Glimpse

Reader: Kasey M
Age: 15
Title: Glimpse
Author: Carol Lynch Williams
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Pub Date: 6/22/10
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: Yes
Comments: A book written in verse that shows the fading innocence of a child into a world of heartache as she is given a "glimpse" into what this world holds.
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: Most people hate books written in verse. I often times find a book to have no meaning when written in verse, yet this book could not be written any other way. Its short words were what compelled you and broke into your heart and mind. If there is a reader out there who is willing to give a book in verse a chance, this would be the perfect one to pick up.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect of this book was that the main character was innocent when this book started out. She was an innocent child who witnessed a horrible thing. Yet as the book continues we realize that innocence never lasts, and the world's main goal is to corrupt it. This book was compelling because it showed the terrible reality of a dark world through the hopeful eyes of a child.
Did the cover tempt you and/or reflect the contents: The cover did not tempt me to pick up this book. While it was beautiful photography, I had no interest in it. Possibly it was the lack of color, or possibly even the faded picture. It held no compelling allure to pick it up. I also believe that the cover did not reflect the contents. All in all I would say that a new cover should be chosen.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 16-18 up
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal