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I alternately loved and hated this book. The beginning is wonderful. The end is satisfyingly. The middle is MADDENING.
For instance, I could not stand the repetition of phrases and events. I get that some are from alternate POV, but sometimes, often, the same POV, and that is just not necessary. The lists of trees and birds and snakes I could do without. Or maybe just one? Or two? Not every paragraph. I did not enjoy the jumping back and forth in time and POV, because it reinforced the repetiton ...more
For instance, I could not stand the repetition of phrases and events. I get that some are from alternate POV, but sometimes, often, the same POV, and that is just not necessary. The lists of trees and birds and snakes I could do without. Or maybe just one? Or two? Not every paragraph. I did not enjoy the jumping back and forth in time and POV, because it reinforced the repetiton ...more
At first, The Underneath appears to be simple children's story about an abandoned calico cat and her two kittens, however, this is a multi-layered, lyrical story, that explores themes of family, choosing love over hate and resentment, and the consequences of promises and betrayal.
Appelt weaves together the stories of several characters, the hateful trapper, Gar Face, his hound dog Ranger, the mother calico cat and her kittens, Sabine and Puck, and ancient magical creatures Grandmother Moccasin, ...more
Appelt weaves together the stories of several characters, the hateful trapper, Gar Face, his hound dog Ranger, the mother calico cat and her kittens, Sabine and Puck, and ancient magical creatures Grandmother Moccasin, ...more
Jul 07, 2010
Courtney
marked it as to-read
