Bridge to Terabithia

I never read this one as a kid so I decided to pick it up the other day. I have seen the previews for the movie and because of that I was under the impression it was a fantasy book, but it wasn’t at all.

I’m really not sure how I feel about the book completely. It left me feeling a bit depressed. The book was well written and interesting, but it wasn’t very satisfying for me. I do understand it is a “teaching” type book, that is trying to bestow understanding to young kids, but it just left me feeling rather empty. Maybe I would feel differently if I was under 14. Or I could feel differently after a few weeks; it does seem to be one of those books that sticks with you, so maybe it will grow on me after I dwell on it for a couple weeks.

3.5 stars on initial read, subject to change.