Review: Never judge a book by it's length
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 8, 2013
You know the saying "Never judge a book by it's cover"? Well never judge a book by it's length. When I first picked up my kindle to read Vacant I knew it was a short story, comparable to a novella. What I didn't expect was the emotional overload I felt while reading.The story starts out with 21 year old Ethan just existing. He is not living. He is merely surviving. Ethan get's up every day and goes to work and that is his life. He is reserved, quiet and regardless if he admits it or not, lonely. It isn't until he meets the girl next door, Emily, that he finds a purpose beyond just vacantly drifting through each day.Emily is not without her own problems. But for someone as down on her luck as Emily is, she rarely shows it. She is polite and optimistic and suddenly Ethan finds himself connecting with this beautifully sad girl.Even for such a short book, what I loved the most was that Emily and Ethan didn't have a case of the dreaded insta-love. You know, the love at first sight crap that is constantly being shoved down our throats with every book being released. Their connection takes time. They do not go without their own share of problems, but it's how they come together that truly makes Vacant a beautiful read.The chemistry, character development and plot are all present and impressive considering most novels take 3x longer to get there. If your looking for a book that you can read on a lazy Sunday afternoon make sure you pick up with one! Vacant is thoughtful, heartbreaking, realistic, and just plain lovely.4 stars*