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Miles from Ordinary A Novel Carol Lynch Williams Books

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Miles from Ordinary A Novel Carol Lynch Williams Books

Lacey is a fourteen year-old-girl about to begin a volunteer job at one of her favorite places, the Peace City Library. She doesn't have a best friend, but she'd like one. She doesn't live a normal teenage life, but she'd like to.

Lacey had too much responsibility for a girl her age. She was carrying her mother's burden with no help, and I really felt for her. It seemed her best moments took place in her mind and that was sad. It was also sad how she blamed herself for things that weren't her fault.

The author writes about mental illness; mostly depression, but it seemed to me Lacey's mother was schizophrenic. Aaron Ririe was a godsend, because Lacey sure needed a friend. And it was nice how Lacey loved the library and reading. Other than that, there was nothing about this story that made me feel good. It was sad mostly. And when the story took an unexpected turn near the end, it got downright creepy. Actually, it was like watching a horror movie. I am not into horror, so I wasn't sure I wanted to keep turning the pages, but I did.


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Miles from Ordinary A Novel Carol Lynch Williams Books Reviews

This is a pretty intriguing novel, especially because the events mostly unfold over the course of one day and the story went in directions I didn't quite expect. 14-year-old Lacey has a lot on her plate for someone who's so young; she's trying to pretend everything is normal to the outside world, but in reality, she's dealing with a depressed, unreliable mother and it's starting to take its toll on her. Particularly because her mom still talks to Lacey's dead grandpa as if he were still alive.

While I was very interested in the premise and it's certainly a fast read, I think there is perhaps a disconnect between subject, style, content, and intended audience. The novel is very short and the plot is somewhat simple, and because it only touches on the surface of the topics of mental illness, potential foster care, etc., it seems more suited to middle grade fiction or very young YA readers. But then again, I see why this is categorized as young adult fiction, because the first person narrative and book's focus on Lacey's state of mind really would make this appealing to that audience.

This isn't the first time in which mental illness and a horror/thriller have gone hand in hand, but since there was so much focus on the former, without scenarios and solutions that seemed more sound, it became a bit more difficult to stay invested in the story. Some of the dialogue also seemed more juvenile and the events rather overly dramatic, though they certainly contribute to getting a sense of Lacey's possible paranoia and being out of control.

I'll tell you what made this book for me, however in the last third or so of the book, Lacey's emotions reach a fever pitch in a way that suddenly and masterfully draws in the reader with an unrelenting grip. There is a creepy scene towards the end when your imagination runs wild and you're not quite sure what's real and what's not, and suddenly there is a question in your mind that never occurred to you before. That chilling moment alone is worth reading this book for, and it got me very excited about where the story was going. I just wish I had felt more of that intense interest throughout the entire novel.

Still, I'm definitely interested in checking out other books by this author, and I'd recommend this one as a library read if you're curious.

*An advance copy of this book was received by the publisher for review.*
Lacey's story, told in one day, is realistic and gripping. Carol Lynch Williams keeps your attention while she shows what it's like to deal with a mentally ill mother. I would recommend this book to anyone from 11 and up. It was hard to put down--I finished it in a couple of hours.
Although I found it slow to start once it got going it was very good! I read it in one sitting, just didn't want to put it down once it got going. Great for young adults as well as older ones. Lacey is quite a strong young woman! She did more for her mother than most adult children would do!
I loved Carol Lynch Williams's THE CHOSEN ONE. MILES FROM ORDINARY is a different sort of novel but it, too, is an absolute cracker.

One summer's day, Florida teen Lacey and her mother set off together Lacey to a volunteer position at the library, and Angela to work as a supermarket check-out chick. It's a big event that could improve their lives immensely.

The day does not go well.

This Gothic psychological thriller could almost be considered horror if it wasn't so believable. Short and snappy, this riveting read is five-star quality. Buy now and save to read during a summer night's storm.
Lacey is a fourteen year-old-girl about to begin a volunteer job at one of her favorite places, the Peace City Library. She doesn't have a best friend, but she'd like one. She doesn't live a normal teenage life, but she'd like to.

Lacey had too much responsibility for a girl her age. She was carrying her mother's burden with no help, and I really felt for her. It seemed her best moments took place in her mind and that was sad. It was also sad how she blamed herself for things that weren't her fault.

The author writes about mental illness; mostly depression, but it seemed to me Lacey's mother was schizophrenic. Aaron Ririe was a godsend, because Lacey sure needed a friend. And it was nice how Lacey loved the library and reading. Other than that, there was nothing about this story that made me feel good. It was sad mostly. And when the story took an unexpected turn near the end, it got downright creepy. Actually, it was like watching a horror movie. I am not into horror, so I wasn't sure I wanted to keep turning the pages, but I did.