Beneath the Silence: A Novel

Wow! Thank you for an amazing, page-turning book to read! I was offered this book so that I could voluntarily leave my honest review. I'm very happy to say it is deserving of all 5 stars. I believe this is my favourite of Charlene Carr's books, even though I still have a couple to read. The story of Brooke & Molly had me riveted from the very beginning. I was literally up till 6:00 am because I couldn't put it down. Fortunately I was able to finish it the next day so didn't loose another night of sleep. But definitely worth every minute. And almost a let down when it ended...I wanted to keep reading more! I won't go into the details since you can read them above, but you really should pick up this book. It is an emotional read, it had me laughing, crying, frustrated, angry, happy and sad. I guarantee you won't be disappointed and if you haven't read Charlene Carr's books before, make time to loose yourself in her wonderful writing.

I read this book so many moons ago and struggled to find the right words that can do this book justice. Wow what an amazing story it has stayed with me since the day I read. It left wanting more. Amazing work. Best book I have read this year

This book holds some surprises, and it will keep you wondering and interested in the characters. The main characters, Brooke, Riv, Gabe, Molly and Piper are all well developed personalities who will become a part of your life as you read their story. You will explore the woods and walking trails with Brooke and hear the crickets singing while maybe remembering your own childhood days, and you will also be sad with her during the sad times in her life. You will also think of Molly when you hear or read the news about young girls who have run away or who are missing from their homes. You will feel terrified and worried about what could or will happen to her, and you will feel a longing to help her get her life back. You will laugh and you will cry with Molly. She is a girl that you will not forget. The author did an amazing job of placing us right in the centre of the lives of her characters and making us a part of their lives. I am generally reading several books at the same time but they are usually very different books and stories. This past week I was reading Beneath the Silence, as well as The Journey, by John A. Heldt and strangely enough the books were written in a similar manner where one was reading about the lives of different people in different times and places. I was highly impressed with how well both authors developed their stories and how well they kept all the details straight. Thanks, Charlene Carr, for a great story written about social and cultural issues in our society. I think your story will help us all to think differently about some of these issues and help us to be more supportive of those who may be involved in some of these issues. Here is a quote from this story that I really liked: "The past haunts us. It hides for a while, fooling us into believing life can go on easily and empty of what has come before. Then all at once it creeps up, grabbing us—kicking and screaming—back into a life we thought we’d left, or pulling us, gently, slowly, as we, seemingly unable to resist, stare deaf and dumb in wide eyed amazement." Charlene Carr. Beneath the Silence (Kindle Locations 4946-4947).