Stephanie Castillo

• 875 vote
• Year: 2019
• 90 M
• USA
• user rating: 6 / 10 stars
• Max Pachman

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One was the physicality with which Blades describes the characters and actions; you hear the old "show, don't tell" adage all the time as a writer, but this verged on "feel, don't tell. " It was a really powerful way to make us feel Best's conflicts and memories. The second thing that struck me was the specificity of even the minor characters. Not a throwaway in the bunch. That takes such devotion from the author and brings the story to life like a tableau. This book made me laugh, made me cry in a couple spots, and made me really wish I had a friend like Tyson who would show up with his makeup case and paint a perfect sunset on my eyelids. Highly recommend it. Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase Survivor’s guilt. It’s something many people deal with at some point in their lives. People living with survivor’s guilt for extended periods of time often experience depression, self-loathing and self-punishment. In each situation in their lives ? whether it’s a relative living as an addict, a parent being a full blown alcoholic, or being the lone survivor in an accident ? they feel like they had somehow, unfairly, escaped the doom and gloom that seemed to prey upon the people they love the most. Sometimes they even believe they caused it. As a result, people suffering from survivor’s guilt end up wasting a lot of time and emotional energy trying to answer questions like, “Why them and not me? ” If you’ve ever experienced the pain of survivor’s guilt in some capacity then The Thunder Beneath Us is the book for you. The opening line of this book made me laugh out loud ? literally! It immediately intrigued me and drew me into the story. Best (short for Bathsheba) is a beautiful, accomplished magazine journalist dating a hot actor. What more could a woman ask for, right? Although it sounds like she has it all together on the surface, her life is a hot mess! She’s been living with so many secrets that eventually begin to come bubbling to the surface and rock her world upside down. Although I think the first half of this book was a bit slow to develop, the second half definitely made up for it and had me turning the pages so fast wanting to know what was going to happen next! After having a breakdown, Best visits her childhood home in Canada. That’s when we learn what really happened ten years ago when she was the sole survivor of a terrible ice accident that tragically took the lives of her two brothers. What she had to do in order to survive turns out to be the mystery. For years Best lived with survivor’s guilt, without ever expressing her feelings. Can you imagine what that must feel like? While Best isn’t the most likeable character, I did find myself relating to her in some chapters. Her personality can be described as sassy, witty and funny. Some may even call her a hater. No matter how you feel about Best Lightburn I think you’ll find yourself cheering for her, laughing at her, crying with her, cursing her out and wanting to reach out and give her a big hug at times. She’s not perfect ? she’s human. I love the author’s attention to detail and the way she describes each character, their actions and the scenery around them. The Thunder Beneath Us is a very thought-provoking, gripping, compelling and emotional book with themes of: love, family, relationships, personal discovery, self-acceptance, healing, loss, forgiveness, coping with the past and moving forward. There are some valuable personal growth and self-discovery lessons to be learned for people who have struggled with things that haunt them from their past. Best is forced to finally confront her tainted past so she can finally move on, forgive herself and experience happiness in her life once again. Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase After reading and loving Ms. Blades first book, Earth's Waters, I was anticipating a great read in THE THUNDER BENEATH US and was not disappointed. She proved her talent by providing an interesting story about a complex protagonist who is trying to move her life forward after a traumatic, soul damaging experience which still haunts her. A plot filled with tension, emotion, sparkling, authentic dialogue, humor and a host of interesting characters kept me turning the pages of this book. After a surprise twist, she wrapped up the story with a satisfying ending for Best, a heroine I had grown to love, and it was with regret, that I finished the last page. Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase Another great read by Nicole Blades! Best, the main character in The Thunder Beneath Us, is an accomplished journalist whose psyche is riddled with guilt related to the death of her two brothers. Most of us can relate to living with some sort of guilt, but Best’s is monumental and tends to sabotage any chances she’s offered at happiness. This story takes her on a journey that finally forces her to confront her demons and decide how she wants to move forward with her life. Blades has the ability to craft both convincing contemporary dialogue and beautiful prose. Great writing and well-rendered characters make this a satisfying read that treats a difficult subject with both poignancy and humor. Best is both sad and sassy. Sometimes you want to stop her from making yet another mistake and sometimes you want to hug her, but you never stop rooting for her and that’s what’ll keep you turning the pages. Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase This novel is the perfect balance between escapism and substance. The characters have depth, and several will surprise you during the story. The friendships feel real -- joys, warts, breaks and all. The romantic relationships feel believable, and the family relationships are painfully awkward, rewarding, and poignant. Traveling with Best Lightburn during her attempt at healing is a pleasure, if not always joyful. Kind of like real life. Highly recommended! Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase I'm an early-bird-to-bed, but two nights ago I couldn't put my new book down. I had to finish it. Then last night I decided to reread the last part -- and I was up way past my bedtime again, totally caught up even though I knew "what happened. " The writing is that good. The suspense. I'm talking about The Thunder Beneath Us. The plot twists deliciously (and poignantly), and I'd love to see these lively characters turn up in another book. (Hint! ) Plus, it's a fascinating glimpse into the magazine publishing culture. Top international reviews 1. 0 out of 5 stars Not Enjoyable Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase For an author from Montreal I had higher hopes to feel a connection to my city when the story transpired to this side of the border. I did not enjoy the characters. This story is very flat and left me empty. Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again Report abuse.