Josie and Jack by Kelly Braffet is reminiscent of a car accident. You don't want to stare. You don't want to keep looking back, but somehow you can't help yourself. Josie and Jack are siblings. The usually fend for themselves living in an old house on a hill. Jack takes care of Josie. However, his methods leave a lot to be desired. The two are frequently high and drunk.
Their mother is dead and their father is a professor at a university. He is home only over vacations. When he is home, he is abusive. This abuse eventually drives the two to leave home.
The plot twists and turns and surprises. While the concept of the story is interesting, I believe it falls a bit flat. I was expecting more and Braffet rarely delivered. When she did, the surprises were over the top.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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