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A review by kymme
The Disapparation of James by Anne Ursu
2.0
I picked up this book because of the word "Disapparation," not gonna lie. It was not, however, remotely connected to what that word means in the world of Harry Potter. At least not connected in any way that could be considered fun or whimsical or awesome. A much more accurate title might have been the Disappearance of James, but I would not have picked up that book, so marketing-wise, smart move.
I didn't love this book, and sometimes I was skimming through (super short chapters from many different characters' points of view), but in the midst of the moments I didn't like were a few true gems. Ursu gives good 7 yo girl--I fully believed the scenes from the daughter's perspective, and I loved her thinking she could draw her brother back into their lives. I also enjoyed getting into Tom the cop's head, and overall I appreciated the intention of showing the myriad people affected by a missing child beyond the parents. The parents themselves, eh. The rest of the story, eh. But great title.
I didn't love this book, and sometimes I was skimming through (super short chapters from many different characters' points of view), but in the midst of the moments I didn't like were a few true gems. Ursu gives good 7 yo girl--I fully believed the scenes from the daughter's perspective, and I loved her thinking she could draw her brother back into their lives. I also enjoyed getting into Tom the cop's head, and overall I appreciated the intention of showing the myriad people affected by a missing child beyond the parents. The parents themselves, eh. The rest of the story, eh. But great title.