All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood – A Dark and Honest Story of Survival
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
by Bryn Greenwood
A Short Summary and Review – a.d. elliott - Rite of Fancy
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A short summary:
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things follows Wavy, a young girl growing up in the shadow of addiction, neglect, and violence. Her parents’ world is one of chaos, and Wavy survives by learning the value of silence, observation, and control. Amid this harsh upbringing, she forms a complicated bond with Kellen, a kind but troubled man connected to her father’s criminal life.
Through Wavy’s eyes, Bryn Greenwood explores what it means to grow up in a world without safety, to love, to cope, and to try to make sense of right and wrong when every adult around you has already blurred the lines.
My favorite quote:
"Sometimes, you have to nod, even if you don't agree."- Bryn Greenwood, All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
Questions to ponder while reading:
When do you call Child Protective Services?
What is a family?
My review:
This story pulled me in from the very first page, raw, disturbing, and heartbreakingly human. All the Ugly and Wonderful Things is not an easy read, nor should it be. Greenwood’s writing captures the uncomfortable truth of trauma and how love, in its most complex forms, can emerge from pain and survival.
Wavy’s story is one of endurance, of how a child learns to protect herself in a world that keeps failing her. I found myself struggling with the characters’ ages, their choices, and the moral questions that linger long after the last page. You might, too.
But that’s the point. Greenwood doesn’t offer comfort; she offers honesty. And in doing so, she reminds us that life’s ugliest moments can still reveal something achingly human, even beautiful.
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My review:
This story pulled me in from the very first page, raw, disturbing, and heartbreakingly human. All the Ugly and Wonderful Things is not an easy read, nor should it be. Greenwood’s writing captures the uncomfortable truth of trauma and how love, in its most complex forms, can emerge from pain and survival.
Wavy’s story is one of endurance, of how a child learns to protect herself in a world that keeps failing her. I found myself struggling with the characters’ ages, their choices, and the moral questions that linger long after the last page. You might, too.
But that’s the point. Greenwood doesn’t offer comfort; she offers honesty. And in doing so, she reminds us that life’s ugliest moments can still reveal something achingly human, even beautiful.
a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.
In addition to her travel writings at www.takethebackroads.com, you can also read her book reviews at www.riteoffancy.com and US military biographies at www.everydaypatriot.com
Her online photography gallery can be found at shop.takethebackroads.com
#TaketheBackRoads
Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and webshop or buying me a cup of coffee!
a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.
In addition to her travel writings at www.takethebackroads.com, you can also read her book reviews at www.riteoffancy.com and US military biographies at www.everydaypatriot.com
Her online photography gallery can be found at shop.takethebackroads.com
#TaketheBackRoads
Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and webshop or buying me a cup of coffee!
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