Official Review: When Pigs Fly by Susan Fries

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Re: Official Review: When Pigs Fly by Susan Fries

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The book is quite thrilling and breathe taking at the point when, the girl is shadowed by the imaginations clouding her mind with the mindset of being left behind and a feeling of fright overcome her throughout the whole time. Very good book.
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Thanks for a very moving review and congratulations on BOTD. The question of what happens after death is one whose answer is elusive. Reading this book will definitely make me cry, a small child being lost to cancer.
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The protagonist in When Pigs Fly by Susan Fries is an 11-year-old girl named Nicole who has just died of cancer and whose soul is transitioning to the afterlife by revisiting, perhaps for the last time, the most important people, places and events in her life. Having read the first few chapters in Amazon, I think that perhaps only children like the character of Nicole are assured of a wonderful afterlife. I think so because children's innocence and open-hearted purity give off a positive energy that they can bring with them in the afterlife. Adults have so much complications in their lives, so many unsettled businesses, even demons, that their energies are as much positive and negative. If the afterlife were true and indeed we would make a journey through a transitional world to the afterlife, how would those worlds look like for adults, especially those with checkered pasts? Do you believe in a soul? I do even beyond the definitions set by established religions. But as an adult in this era, I have to contend with the possibility that there might not be an afterlife after all, and that ultimately, our life here on earth is all that we ever have, whether we have a soul or not, and that when we die, it is like a switch-off. The end. Nothing bad about that, although I'd prefer Nicole's farewell tour to be honest. It's so comforting, compassionate, kind and hopeful. This book, I think, is more for the grieving people than for the beloved child who passed away. I hope it will inspire and assure in a time of grief. I value MaryBurris' review of the book because as a cancer survivor, she has stared into an abyss and knows the feeling. For those interested in this book, we learn from MaryBurris that Nicole's farewell journey is not as simple as we would expect.
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Post by Mnkingsto »

I loved your review, it gave me an immediate feeling of emotion, which very much intrigues me to read this book. As well as a curiosity for another Perspective, in life after death as Im one of those non religious readers.
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I like books written to identify with what people go through. This one sounds like a deeper one and it must end up in my "want to read" list. A book like this that talks of afterlife is a must read.
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This sounds like a very emotional and deep story. I would like to read this book, although it would probably also make me cry. Thank you for your review.
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This seems like an interesting book. It sounds like the little girl died from cancer, and is now transitioning into some kind of afterlife. This could be an important book to read for people suffering from this disease, so that it could give them some hope. Thanks for your review.
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I sampled the book on Amazon. The topic of the book is unconventional and begins with an imaginary world where pigs could fly. I was not able to stay hooked with this book while sampling the first few chapters and was also confused. So the audience should first read the first 2-3 chapters and decide if this suits them.
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Post by MeganMcC »

Thank you for such a meaningful review! I would not have guessed that a book with such a title would contain such lofty subject matter! I am definitely interested in reading the book following your review. You pulled on our sentiments regarding not only death but cancer as well. I also love how you tease us about a circumstance in the book! I have to go find out what happened! ☺
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Post by jojogebs123 »

A tear jerker, Huh? I like these kinds of stories because they tend to make you feel more appreciative towards the little things that you have in life. The paradoxical title, 'when pigs fly', on the other hand, is it like a hidden way to say that, "impossible can become possible"? The review makes me feel as if I know half the story already so thanks for it.
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In every situation, no matter how tensed that situation is, let not lost hope... This is so emotional... It really touched me... Really don't like reading stories of this nature but just appreciated dis one...


It's really worth reading.
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I would like to read this book because there is a typical akan saying which says "wo nnim owuo a hwe ena."Meaning, If you don't know how death is like, look at sleep. And I guest it's true.
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Sounds like an intriguing story. It is always great when we can find a story that is so meaningful to us. Thank you for an informative review.
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