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He has a life filled with art, music, and long summer nights on the Cape. He has hours and days and months of baseball. But, more than anything in this world, Jake knows he has Edward. From the moment he was born, Jake knew Edward was destined for something. Edward could make anyone laugh and everyone think. During one special year, he became the only one in the neighborhood who could throw a perfect knuckleball. It was a pitch you could not hit. That same year, Jake learned there are also some things you cannot hold.
Patricia MacLachlan, one of the most beloved children's book authors writing today, has painted a deeply stirring, delicately lyrical portrait of a child, a son, a family, and a brother. Through Edward's eyes, we see what gifts all of these things truly are to those around them, and how those gifts live on and grow.
Ventimiglia's soft voice and smooth delivery capture all the notes of fun, sadness and eventually, emergent hope that fill MacLachlan's novel about the powerful bonds of a family's love. Through the flashback memories of Jake, listeners meet Jake's younger brother, the strikingly blue-eyed Edward, a standout in their ever-expanding family for his baseball pitching prowess, his good humor and his ability to "see" signs that other people often miss. Listeners will discern early on that something must have happened to Edward, as Jake's reverent narration-which sometimes sounds wise beyond his years-creates a portrait of a boy who seems to be somewhere else. As the story unfurls, listeners learn Edward's heartbreaking fate and how his family copes. Having tissues on hand for some of the latter chapters may be a good idea, though the tale closes on an uplifting note. Ages 8-up. (Aug.)
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Jim Morrissonn
reviewed Edward's Eyes on August 29, 2013 Edward's Eyes
Warning: MAJOR Spoilers ahead! Do not read unless you have read this book, or are at least past page 85
That was a really quick read. Literally took me 45 minutes or so. And wow, was it emotional.
At first I was ticked off. There's this kid who everyone practically worships! "He's so perfect!" they say, "Look at his eyes!", they say. I was like, "He's just a kid! He's not that great!". But then I was under Edward's spell like everyone else. Wow!
And then IT happened. Edward died! (I did say major spoilers) I was horrified. I had no idea this book was about death. This took me minutes to get over. Tears were shed, I admit. A few minutes before I was scoffing at him, now I'm like "He was such a perfect boy! Why did it have to be him?!". Yah, that's what an author can do to you.
Edward's death seemed a little odd. Running into a tree? If he was riding his bike on the road, there shouldn't have been any trees in the middle of the road. So...how did he run into one? And they said he died instantly, but I don't see how. Did he just ram into the tree head first, snapping his neck? Who knows.
This book started off a little boring, but i got used to it and now I love it. SO. EMOTIONAL. Even now I can't keep a straight lip (I just finished the book seconds ago).
Things tend to happen quickly in this book, as if the author was trying to make it as short as possible. But I like this quick, short read. It will literally rip your heart to pieces, and leave it ripped in the end. No healing here, people. Sadness to the bone. Seriously, this depressing sadness it torture. I'm dying here, as if I've lost on of my own family members. I want to sob my eyes out (Did I mention the part about the donated corneas was awful?).
This book is like WENNY HAS WINGS (by Janet Lee Carey) times 1,000. You will hate yourself for reading this book because it's so darn sad, but love the book after the trauma has worn off. WAH!
P.S. The bad part is that I keep crying each time I look at the book.
Alternate rating: A+
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