Review of Those That Did Not Die

[Bethel Saint Bright]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Those That Did Not Die" by Penny Fletcher.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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“Those That Did Not Die” by Penny Fletcher is one book that leaves you with many different emotions. Before I get into all that, let me give you a sneak peek into the story. Candace has been in an abusive marriage relationship with Drake. They have two kids, Tyler and Paige. Candace gets an opportunity to kill Drake and seemingly end her misery. However, she changes her mind and decides to quit the marriage. She goes through the divorce proceedings and gains full custody of the children. She has to do whatever she can to provide for herself and her kids and also protect them from her abusive ex-husband. How far will she go to keep her kids away from Drake? 

This book triggered a sad memory for me. I had a cousin who died in an abusive marriage because she could not muster the courage to leave her abusive husband. That incident broke my family, as the pain of losing her in that way was too great to bear. When I read about Candace going through an abusive marriage with Drake, the memory of my cousin’s suffering flashed through my mind. I was emotionally invested in this book, making it difficult to put it down until I was done.

This book looks at different things that can happen when a woman leaves an abusive relationship. For some, they can be so lost in the pain and agony of the abuse that they shut the door to any chance of getting involved in another serious relationship. For others, they can’t wait to fill the void created by their ex, leading them to quickly look for a new relationship to help them get over their ex. Which one is the case with Candace? Read the book to find out. Ultimately, this book looks at this matter from different perspectives.

I always applaud the minute efforts authors make to help readers enjoy a book. The author begins every section of the book with a monochrome image that gives the reader a clue to an event that will happen in that section. For instance, the section that has a monochrome image of a pillow tells the reader that a pillow will be used at some point in that section.

There is nothing to dislike about this book. The editing is exceptionally done. Therefore, I rate it a five out of five. I will advise readers to pay close attention to the spin-off narrative in a black background design. It will help them understand one of the characters in the book.

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[Shaniz Tobiaz]

This a great book, its is a must read for me, and thanks for the great review.

[Kutloano Makhuvhela]

What a sad book. I could tell from its title that is sad, but I could not have been prepared for what the book is about. I think abuse in marriages is not discussed freely. There is still a lot of stigma that whatever happens in marriage should be swept under the carpet or kept secret because no one should intervene in domestic issues. That's why most are afraid to come out and voice their abuses. But this book is coming out to end that stigma. Thank you for penning such a beautiful review, taking to mind how close to your heart it is. You managed to stay calm and write a beautiful piece of review. I applaud you.

[NetMassimo]

Alas, some men are subhuman in their behavior toward the women they claim they love! I hope Candace can rebuild her life and find a real man who treats her with genuine love and respect. Thank you for your great review!