“There is always a story. No matter what we do, it can’t help but unfold.”
No One is Here Except All of Us
I grabbed it from the library after Leah @ Books Speaks Volumes raved about it, and I was not disappointed.
The small Romanian village of Zalischik is isolated from the rest of the country geographically. When a stranger is found, still alive, in their river, with a horrific tale of WWII tragedy, the town takes 11-year-old Lena’s advice to begin the world again. What does this mean? The villagers ban together, “forget” and get rid of old world things, and start their lives over.
This leads to some wonderful and some very tragic experiences.
But what happens when the bubble bursts? When the villagers can no longer pretend that they are truly isolated in a new world?
Ramona Ausubel is a beautiful writer, sometimes cryptic and odd, with writing filled with gorgeous metaphors.
The writing is emotional. I felt so connected to the characters.
No One is Here Except All of Us
Interested in getting your own copy (which I HIGHLY recommend)? Check it out on Amazon
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This sounds like a beautiful book. Great review.
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Thank you, it was an amazing read!
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I only ended up reading the first few pages of this during the readathon, but man is it gorgeous. I can’t wait to read the whole thing!
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It really is. Are you going to meet her in November?
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I’m definitely going to the event 🙂 I’m one of the “community readers” and take part in the voting for the award she won (even though I didn’t get to this one during the voting – there were almost 150 submissions), so it’s kind of a fun thing.
I’m about 1/4 through now and it’s still blowing me away!
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That’s so cool! I wish it wasn’t on a Tuesday so I could go, too! Boo for it being a weekday.
I can’t wait to chat about it when you finish!
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I didn’t know it but it sounds great, Rebecca.
I think every body has felt sometimes the necessity of pretending that we are in another world to avoid the things that worry us!
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I do have to say though that this is probably not a good one for you to read in English. It is written cryptically at times, which might be easier to read in a translated version for you.
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This book sounds beautiful – I love an emotional read! Sort of reminds me of that film about a group of mormons who create a new community in a sanctuary…. I think Joaquin Phoenix was in it.
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Do you know what it’s called? It sounds interesting!
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I’m so glad you liked it! Such a beautiful, emotional story. And thanks for linking to my review! How did you find it, by the way? That’s one of the first reviews I ever posted, back in early 2012, so I’m surprised you saw it!
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I remember you read it for some reason. Um. . . maybe I’m a secret stalker? More likely, this is the reason: When I first started blogging, I found a few people’s blogs (your included) and was so impressed with how “together” they were. So I was like in awe of any blogger that had multiple posts. And for some reason you reviewing this one stuck with me, so I just went to your page and searched to make sure you actually did review it before just being all crazy and mentioning how you read it.
So I’m really NOT a BSV stalker. . . 😀
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What a fascinating premise! This sounds really interesting.
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It is really interesting! A little odd, but so good!
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this book sounds memorable and wonderful.
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Anne, it really, truly is! Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog!
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Oh, this sounds wonderful! I could use something moving…of course I always could. I love those sorts of books 🙂
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I think you would really like it, too. It is a little out there, but in a good way. It’s unique fiction.
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This sounds great! It says alot that you mention that you haven’t read such a moving book in a long time.
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It’s unique for sure. I’m not sure if you would love this one, Mel, because it’s a little cryptic and weird, which I know is my style, but it would be worth checking out!
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This reminds me a bit of the plot by M. Night Shamaylan (or however you spell it) in his movie with Joaquin Phoenix, The Village. I loved the premise of that movie so I might look into this one when I get a break from school!
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Yeah, kind of similar idea in the fact that they are an isolated village, but besides that its completely different.
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