By Kelly Bridgewater
The only kind of life Brighton Turner understands is the one she has endured within the dreary walls of a rural Pennsylvania asylum. A nurse has thoughtfully educated and raised Brighton, but she has also kept vital information from her in order to keep her close. Brighton befriends a boy whom she calls Angel—he doesn’t know his name—and as the two of them learn more about what lies beyond the walls they call home, they fight for their release and eventually escape.
However, the world outside the only place they’ve ever known is not what they expect. They have no real names, no money, and no help—and they must rely upon the kindness of strangers as they walk and hitchhike from Pennsylvania to Michigan to find their last hope of a home.
This heartbreaking journey, narrated in gorgeous prose, explores what it means to belong—and to scour the universe with fresh eyes for the brightness within.
 |
| From Amazon |
My Thoughts:
What a fascinating novel! The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts was a wonderful read.
I honestly couldn't put it down. The story read like a time-slip novel. I
believe there are three different time periods the readers will travel to, but Younts
has labeled each section, so it was easy to follow along. On the other hand, the
characters were unique. I really enjoyed seeing the world through Brighton's
eyes as she lived and explored the only world she ever knew. The asylum. I
couldn't imagine living somewhere and thinking it was normal to see all that,
but if that is all you knew, then I guess you had no choice. The entire time I
couldn't wait to see how Brighton escaped. It took a while to get there, but I
think that worked in Younts' favor; it
kept me flipping through the story. I enjoyed how Younts showed us that there is more to people with
disabilities than what people see at first glance. Some of these people are the
sweetest people you ever met. I have worked with a number of them over the
years and have enjoyed talking with them. Some kept me laughing; while some
made me think. The Bright Unknown
made me think. This was a unique story, and I enjoyed spending time with
it. Younts is a talented writer, and now
I need to seek out her first story. If you like the honesty of this story, you
might enjoy The Curse Of Misty Wayfair
by Jaime Jo Wright, it also takes place at an asylum.
I received a complimentary copy of The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts from Thomas Nelson
Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Purchase The Bright Unknown
About the Author:
 |
| From Amazon |
Elizabeth Byler Younts gained a worldwide audience through
her first book Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl and is a RITA nominated
writer. Elizabeth lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, two daughters,
and a cockapoo named Fable.
Go to www.elizabethbyleryounts.com to learn more. (Taken from Amazon.)
Go to www.elizabethbyleryounts.com to learn more. (Taken from Amazon.)
No comments:
Post a Comment