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A Certain Slant of Light | 
 enlarge | Author: Laura Whitcomb
Publisher: Graphia
Category: Book
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Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 4799
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 061858532X
EAN: 9780618585328
ASIN: 061858532X
Publication Date: September 21, 2005
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Product Description
In the class of the high school English teacher she has been haunting, Helen feels them: for the first time in 130 years, human eyes are looking at her. They belong to a boy, a boy who has not seemed remarkable until now. And Helen?terrified, but intrigued?is drawn to him. The fact that he is in a body and she is not presents this unlikely couple with their first challenge. But as the lovers struggle to find a way to be together, they begin to discover the secrets of their former lives and of the young people they come to possess.
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 A Unique Ghost/Love Story December 4, 2008
Tiffany
From the moment I opened this book, I could not put it down. When I had to drive, I looked at the book longingly as it sat in my passenger seat. The writing style in the book is superb, grabbing and holding my attention. The author's prose simply is beautiful.
The main character and the story is unique for a ghost story, bringing in enough familiar elements for a teen novel, but still creating an overall unique experience.
The story is told in first person, and the audience gets to follow Helen and her journey since she died. It starts off when she finds that a human can see her at a high school, then goes into the background of her existence to how she arrived in the classroom.
I enjoyed the love story between the two characters, though it was not a slow romance, but one quick with urgency and passion.
I think the book deserves 4.5 stars simply because some of the side story-lines were not tied up to my satisfaction. I was left wondering about them after I finished the last page, and was not completely satisfied. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in either ya, ghosts, or passionate romance stories.
It captured my heart November 23, 2008
Paige E. Follmer (montana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Oksy, first being an artist myself, I must give props to the cover artist. As many rules as it may break, I have to say that the feeling I got when I looked at the cover of this book is what made me buy it. I thought even if it is a bad read the cover is amazing so it's worth the money. But thankfully I can say that I was not disapointed. This was a great book I read it in about 5 hours. I fell in love with the characters, although I wish their story was a little more established. It was written beautifully, very poetic. And I thought the end was going to upset me because it seemed to be coming so fast with so few questions answered, but I was not disapointed. It was a very satisfying love filled ending. It's worth the money and the few hours it takes to read. Go ahead and enjoy.
Amazing! I couldn't put it down. November 23, 2008
t83
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had been looking for a book that would keep me hooked like this one. It was beautifully written, and flowed well from the first word to the last.
I really don't understand why some keep saying the main characters were simply lusting for one another though, that they weren't really in love. It seemed more to me, that since neither had really touched another live human in such a long time, of course they would crave each other physically. They also felt as if they were the only two of their kind, and that drew them together. It seemed to me that they fell in love after sharing their experiences, and what they remembered. Eh, but I'm also a romantic. Who the hell wouldn't fall in love with James??
However, I do agree that they could have been developed a bit more. But that's my only complaint.. that the book wasn't longer. I would have loved to read more about their interactions.
All in all, I finished reading this book the same day I bought it, and it's now one of my personal favorites. I definitely recommend this book.
 Thank goodness there are still some decent books for teens out there! November 19, 2008
La Coccinelle
It's been a long time since I've read a book that I just couldn't put down. I came across this book on Amazon, and was intrigued by the premise. When it arrived, I opened it up to read the first page and was immediately hooked; I ended up reading the first few pages while still standing over the open Amazon delivery box.
It was the writing that hooked me right away. The imagery is delicious, and I found myself wanting to read more and more, just so I could see how Helen would describe the things around her. I thought the characters were developed quite well. Even Helen, who can't remember much about who she used to be, comes alive; we find out much about her through the company she chooses to keep.
I wasn't put off by the small amount of sexual content in this book. It wasn't gratuitous, and it fit within the story perfectly. That little bit of sex was much more satisfying than the action fading to black every time things got a little bit sexual (as was done, to frustrating effect, in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series).
The ending brings the story of Helen to a satisfying conclusion. There was one question, however, that was left somewhat unanswered, and that was to do with pregnancy; it brings up the whole issue of responsibility and how Helen and James dealt with their borrowed bodies. While this was addressed once or twice, I felt that it was not dealt with quite enough. I would have been interested to see how the bodies' owners dealt with the consequences of their "housesitters'" actions. But that was a minor complaint.
All in all, I can honestly say that this is the best book I've read in a couple of years. I'm eagerly looking forward to Laura Whitcomb's next novel.
A Certain Slant of Light November 17, 2008
Cecilia M. Allard (Mason, Ohio USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this unique novel about a ghost. It was an enjoyable tale of a lonely 130 year old ghost who discovers a human can see her for the first time. Don't want to ruin the story but it was a good read with an interesting twist. I highly recommend it. Has a wonderful surprise ending - loved it. You will not be dissappointed.
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