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| Title | : | Josie and Jack |
| Author | : | Kelly Braffet |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 256 pages |
| Published | : | February 4th 2005 by Mariner Books |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Young Adult. Dark. Contemporary |
Kelly Braffet
Paperback | Pages: 256 pages Rating: 3.59 | 1737 Users | 243 Reviews
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In Josie and Jack, Kelly Braffet gives us a deliciously dark, suspenseful debut novel in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith.Beautiful, brilliant, and inseparable, Josie and Jack Raeburn live a secluded, anarchic existence in their decaying western Pennsylvania home. The only adult in their lives is their rage-prone father, a physicist, whose erratic behavior finally drives them away. Without a moral compass to guide them, Jack leads Josie into a menacing world of wealth, eroticism, and betrayal. His sociopathic tendencies emerge, and soon Josie must decide which is stronger: the love and devotion she feels for her brother or her will to survive.
From its opening page to its shocking climax, this contemporary Hansel and Gretel story is compulsively readable and hugely entertaining.
Mention Books To Josie and Jack
| Original Title: | Josie and Jack: A Novel |
| ISBN: | 0618441433 (ISBN13: 9780618441433) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Pennsylvania(United States) |
Rating Of Books Josie and Jack
Ratings: 3.59 From 1737 Users | 243 ReviewsRate Of Books Josie and Jack
This is the first novel by Kelly Braffet. I am excited to read more works by this author. Braffett rides a fine line with the intriguing, often erotic, brother/sister relationship in the story of Josie and Jack. The novel builds up through several phases of self-discovery, connecting the reader to the characters with a disturbing curiosity. (view spoiler)[ The final chapter hits with shocking revelations. (hide spoiler)]Favorite Passages:.... my stomach rebelled anew at the sight of theMy all time favorite book. Normally when I find a book, no matter how much I adore it I can only read it through one time. This book, since I read it almost 6 years ago, I have read over 10 times and have given away several copies. I doubt I'll ever be able to find a book that has touched me quite as dearly as this one. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys books that have a dark side to them.
I'm an anxiety prone person who gets way too attached to fictional characters in fictional stories so reading this book caused me as much pain as it did enjoyment. Ugh, but now that the depression has passed I am here to say that it is indeed a very good read. :)
This book was ....interesting . Ok let's be serious it was amazing!! To be clear i loved this book....what i didnt like is josie...the stupid annoying bitch that honestly i wouldnt even pity because shes so low and pathetic. *cracks knuckles* yes this will be a rant but maybe some humor. Jack is a very complex and realistic character i loved everything about him... he made some errors but thats life... he picked himself up and if josie was even half a human being she could have helped him out to
What a beautifully messed up book. Just delightful.In Josie and Jack, Braffet explores the erotic, sensual, violent and inescapable bond between brother and sister Josie and Jack Raeburn, who live with their intelligent and unpredictable father. Often away with work, their father is abusive and cruel - and his combination of apathy and brutality has shaped their young lives.As Josie grows up, Jack draws her into his world. Without any guidance, Jack has become morally corrupt - but compelling
Great first book, by Kelly Braffet - a swanky up and coming author! I've seen a lot of different reviewers tossing around "Hansel and Gretel" and I have to say that I agree with that, but obviously Braffet went ahead and made a few changes. For about 100 pages, or so, I really hated the two main characters: two little brats, who think they know more than everyone else and are raised to really believe that as well. A combination of a mentally unhinged parent (too wound up, maybe) and an extremely
I read this years ago and fell in love with the characters, writing and story. It's a beautiful, beautiful book that I would recommend to anyone who happens to bump into me whilst I'm reading it.I remember it was called something different then, though I may be mistaken.Will read again and write a better review.
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