Comments (20)

What did you think about this title?
1 to 20 of 20 items
Apr 08, 2022MWB2005 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Bone Gap is a work of magical realism that follows a series of characters whose lives intersect in the small, in-between town of Bone Gap: Finn, a spacey teenager who has unintentionally invited the disdain of his neighbors, Petey, a…
Feb 23, 2022_krs rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Bone Gap is a unique gem I stumbled upon, and I’m so glad that I found it. The main character, Finn is a boy that lives with his brother Sean in the rural town of Bone Gap, Illinois. He is seen as a strange boy, to give you an idea, on the…
Jul 15, 2021may_0122 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
ok this book was actually really intriguing. it kept me interested and I found myself so immersed in finding out what would happen that it was just really good. so this book takes place in a town called bone gap and well there are gaps.…
Oct 31, 2019carlymichelle rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is such a strange book and a very unique concept. I did enjoy reading it, but thought it was a little bit slow. I was able to guess the impairment of the main character early on so it wasn't some big mystery, but I am still…
Jul 26, 2019Maria_Wa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book was very interesting from start to finish. Although some elements of the story left me wondering after finishing the book, the characters and the overall story was expertly told by the author. I recommend this book because of the…
Mar 08, 2019djackso8 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Read Bone Gap in one day - could not completely walk away and had to know - that for me is the sign of a book that has grabbed me and promises an excellent day. Cannot wait for my teens to read it because I think they will LOVE it nearly…
Feb 21, 2019j_schill rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable and easy read, this book does a wonderful job of forcing the reader to reassess their perception of all the events in the book, especially the ones they took for granted. It manages the difficult feat of doing this in a way…
Mar 02, 2018skdawson rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I appreciate that every character in this book showed one thing on the surface, and something entirely different on the inside, in private, or with people they knew best. My only comment is that I wish there had either been more magic…
Jul 23, 2017RhiannonReads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is one of those rare finds that will change the way you think about life. Laura Ruby's writing will cast a spell on you with this beautifully crafted tale.
Mar 27, 2017ArapahoeKelsey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm always a fan of books that are so original, they create their own category or genre, and this book pulled it off. The mystery of the story was suspenseful and built up successfully, and the added oddity of the kidnapper, while…
May 16, 2016brangwinn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An innovative story that contains both reality and fantasy. I loved the characters and fell in love with Roza as well as Sean and Finn. It took me a while to figure out that this was magical realism, but once I did, I couldn't put the…
mvkramer
May 03, 2016mvkramer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The key to good magical realism - in my opinion - is a strong, grounded emotional center. That is where this book shines. The relationships, private doubts, and yearnings of Finn, Sean, and Petey are all so clear, so relatable, that the…
kirstd31
Feb 01, 2016kirstd31 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This book was very different. A young girl goes missing and the only person who can help can't recognize peoples faces. The book is a mystery, realistic, and fairy tale all in one.
Jan 02, 2016multcolib_susannel rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Perfectly weaves fairy tales, myths, gothic romance, and magic realism into the story of Finn, who lives in a town where ears of corn whisper, a mysterious black horse appears in the night and a beautiful stranger is kidnapped.
Aug 10, 2015sayle rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This YA novel is unusual, clever, and very well written, but just not my cup of tea. Many others will undoubtedly enjoy it immensely. Although I often like magical realism, much of the time reading this book felt like chugging through…
Aug 08, 2015kikireginald rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was amazing. The ending was happy, but unexpected. Finn's determination to save Roza also saved his brother. It has romance, suspense an adventure, all packed into a book. I give it 5 stars. It is one of those books that can be…
Jul 27, 2015Chapel_Hill_StephenA rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a bizarre and beautiful fever dream of a story. Bone Gap is basically Midwestern Twin Peaks. Quirky characters, small town gossip, and a girl in trouble who no one really knows, but everything has a touch of dark magic. It's a bit…
Jul 16, 2015JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The dedication: For Steve, who sees. And for Anne, who believes. At its core, this is a book about perception. About seeing who a person really is at his or her core and believing in them. Most of the time when we look at…
Jul 14, 2015
Very creepy and brilliant. The characters are fascinating, and there are twists and turns that keep the reader captivated. Highly recommended!!
Apr 01, 2015bibliovore rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Such a fantastic read! A story of connections and family, lost and found, identity and mystery with lots of magic thrown in for good measure. If you like Alice Hoffman or Franny Billingsley, you'll adore Bone Gap.