Review: Beautifully Delivered!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2012
Beautifully Broken by Amanda Bennett was absolutely beautifully delivered. She took something darkly acute and treated it with affirmation and grace.The story is told through Bennett's (the main character) heart. There is such an irony or paradox to her strength and resolve towards how her life should be. There were times you felt so broken along side her and other times you just wanted to smack her for being so self-condemning. Although, the situations Bennett finds herself in are intense, dire and severe, she suffers more from her internal battle that is present all along.Beautifully Broken really elicited so many emotions. There were times it was difficult to read. not because the writing was lacking but because it was so full, it was sharp and cutting.There were a few times in the story, I wished a particular situation had been developed upon more than it was. It didn't necessarily take away from the story, I just think it might have given more insight into the thoughts of the characters -- especially with the supporting characters. At times they were on the outside looking in almost. That being said, given the subject matter, I could see how they actually would be in the very position of being on the outside and being rendered helpless. Their presence was strong enough though, that they were able to bear some of the much needed weight of the story.I liked that for this particular story, author Amanda Bennett was not vague with her intentions. It needed to be in- your-face writing. However, she was not so blunt that it took away from the heart and soul of the two main characters. There was always room for understanding and realization of the feelings and emotions of the characters. Which in turn allowed the reader to feel the story. Feel it in every word. Feel it in every action.This was definitely well written and well thought out. Although a tough story to embrace, it is well worth the time and the heart to read Beautifully Broken.*strong subject matter, might not be suitable for all readers*