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Summary: It's not what I thought it would be
Review: When I first picked this book up, I thought it was just another easy read ~~ something quick and brainless to pass the time. I was not expecting good writing or a good story line ... and this book threw me for a change. I guess I shouldn't judge a book by its cover like I did with this one. However, despite its good writing and plot, the story itself is brutal, hard, self-searching for truth and deals with a tough issue ... accidental death by shooting. Teddy accidentally shoots his baby sister, Trina, and his whole life turns upside down as well as his mom and stepdad's. And Swick deals with the issue of grieving, bitterness, anger, a mother's struggle to continue to love her son ... all in this compact book. She deals with the death from all angles and does a good job. You relate to everyone of the characters and you see something that makes the evening news with a closer perspective than you would normally. I enjoyed this book much to my surprise, considering the grisly theme. It also isn't just a cheap thriller either. It's a book I would pass on for friends to read. It's much better than I thought it would be and I recommend it for anyone to read.
Rating: 
Summary: I Wish I Could give it 6 Stars
Review: You've got to read this novel.... it's an incredibly painful journey but SO well worth it. I was so hooked that I read Evening News in one day . Then I went out and bought Marly's other novel, Paper Wings and read it in one day too. This author is incredible! Evening News really affected me. I couldn't get this book out of my mind. Weeks later I'm still thinking about it. Be careful if you are one of the emotionally "faint-of heart" though. It's not an easy story.
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