...a novel by a first-time author. The book is Girls Burn Brighter by Shobhna Rao. Rhonda had read the book and recommended it to me as a book she thought I would enjoy reading. Because it is so popular, I had to put a hold on the digital copy of the book at the library. Once I had the book and started reading it, I had to keep reading.
These are some of the things I said to Rhonda as I read the book. “This is a painful book to read. I think I would rather read about a serial killer who cuts his victims into pieces than this book where women are treated so badly.”
“This book better have a good ending or you are in so much trouble.”
“I hate reading this book but have to keep going because I have to find out what happens.”
When a fiction book brings up so many feelings for me, I know it’s a good book. Would I recommend Girls Burn Brighter to you? I honestly don’t know. The writing is amazing. The story line is compelling and it’s difficult to put the book down once you start reading. It’s also a book that is painful and makes you angry because some of what’s in the book is taken from real life.
The characters in the book are staying with me. I care about them. I want their lives to bring them joy. From that perspective, I would recommend the book.
I think I’m also a tad jealous. I still haven’t written my novel. When I read one this well-written, I feel intimidated, wondering if I even have a novel in me? Maybe I haven’t written a novel because it isn’t meant to be written! Maybe I’m better off staying with non-fiction. At least that way my books won’t make people angry!
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