There's been an accident.
A car accident. They were hurt and their family hasn't been the same since.
The girls' mother is running for office so she is gone a lot of the time, leaving dad at home and lonely. By switching the role of narrator between the girls, Hopkins is able to show how both feel about the accident and how their father has acted since.
Raeanne would do anything for his attention whether its wearing the right clothes or making herself throw up after eating. Kaeleigh, on the other hand, has pulled away from him, with good reason. Raeanne spoke of the night when their father crawled into bed with Kaeleigh for the first time, she said:
"Oh, i did try to tell Mom once, but she closed up like an oyster around that pearl of truth. I guess I could have offered descriptions of Daddy's 'privates' (his word), the way he wears his scars. But hey, if she didn't care, why the hell should I? Instead, I stood by and watched father love turn to what came later."
Hopkins hasn't said anything outright about the molestation or what exactly goes on but by using passages like this and his alcohol problem she not so subtly hints at it. The story keeps getting creepier and creepier. The creepiest thing about all of this is that Raeanne repeatedly says how she doesn't understand why Kaeleigh avoids him and how she craves his affection. But is this secret about their father THE secret?
We'll find out.
You know you love me.
xoxo,
Bertablog.
This sounds sad and really disturbing. I feel bad for both twins.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sad. The picture you chose goes along well.
ReplyDeleteI noticed some solid improvements in this entry; however, you could still use some substance. I wish that you really showed us how this books connects with you, instead of just rambling on and summarizing. Try to find yourself, and then you will find the substance that your responses need. Also, "The story keeps creepier and creepier." work on your grammar. You do still need quite a bit of work, but your improvements thus far are good. I'm proud of you bud.
ReplyDeleteOh dear! That is a very different book. I guess that I'm used to the classics and 'original' genres.
ReplyDeleteUh, I hate these kinds of creepy stories. That quote alone sends a chill up my spine.
ReplyDeleteI think this book sound good. It interests me because my sisters are twins.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you wrote this response. It's informative yet still suspenseful.
ReplyDeletewhere did you find this book?...
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