The Lovely Bones (110-219)

Summary: These next few pages describe the grief of the friends and family of Susie. At her memorial service, her sister Lindsey faints as she see's Mr.Harvey walk in, as her suspicions rises. Ruth who was one of Susie's best friend turns out to be Lesbian and has a great obsession with finding out the truth behind Susie's murder. Only finding comfort in her boyfriend, Lindsey loses her virginity at camp. And soon after her husband being attacked wrongly in the Corn field, Susie's mother cheats on him with the officer investigating her daughter's death. Things can't seem to get worst but they begin to get better as Lindsey takes part in helping her broken father find closure in Susie's death. For a brief moment we are told the question all detectives wonder about serial killers, why? As it turns out Mr. Harvey had a life changing experience as his mother ran over his father. But shortly after, Sebold brigs us back to the present day drama on earth as Ray and Ruth ( who was said to be lesbian ) begin to have feelings for each other. A bigger tragedy occurs when Susie's mother leaves her home, and Lindsey finds out about the affair with detective Len. But to not end up in completely terrible terms, we are told that Mr.Harvey is being searched for with sketches of him all over the place as the truth comes out after he moves out of his home. Ironically a family with three girls moves into his home.

Quote: " When the dead are done with the living, the living can go on to other things " ( Sebold 145 )

Reaction: This quote was said to Susie by Franny ( her heaven mother ). Such strong words made me wonder when all the drama on earth would stop. Also it made me wonder if it is time for Susie to let her family move on and rest in peace.

The Lovely Bones (1-110)

Summary: Sebold starts of her wonderful novel by giving a first person description of Susie Salmon, who was 14 when she was murdered. She was killed in an underground " club house " in a corn field near her school by her neighbor Mr.Harvey. This novel intensifies as it gives the reader all the detail and information about the murder. But draws us in as she explains how others begin to come upon the situation. While reading I realized the quote " Curiosity killed the cat " is quite true. Susie was drawn into the cave like structure by the interest of how it was made and what was inside. Not knowing that in the time she was there she would be raped and murdered, taking her last breath. This novel is narrated by Susie from her heaven. Susie has the options of letting go and resting in peace but feels she can't do that until Mr. Harvey is found. Soon it becomes clear that little Susie wasn't his only victim. Susie was unpopular and had many goals in life and had a great connection with her mother ( before her death ). After her death, Susie's family begins to fall apart and she has nothing left to do but watch. Her once loving mother is trapped behind a cold shell, her brother is clueless, father broken and sister angry. they all just want a way out, but will they be able to make it out in one piece?

Quote: " I would find a quiet way, and I would kill him " ( Sebold 88 )

Reaction: This quote was said by Mrs.Singh, the mother of Susie's crush and first kiss, Ray. It caught my attention because she said it to Hal ( Susie's ) father as they discuss his suspicions on Mr.Harvey. Sebold states that her words start to sink into Hal's mind which makes me wonder if this is a hit to help the reader foreshadow the ending.