I couldn't decide whether to give two or three stars to this book. I wish I could have given it four. It was a really great story about twins, their relationships, one with bi-polar disorder and the other helping and supporting him. I liked the addition of the stormchasers, and learning a little bit about their lifestyle. I would like to have learned more about "chasing" storms, but perhaps I should get another book that goes into that subject more. What I DIDN'T like and the reason for the low score, is all the unnecessary swearing!! Not just the "garden variety", but hard swearing, and a LOT of it. By the time I realized it wasn't going to get any better, I was into the story so far that I really wanted to finish it. There is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON for that much swearing in this context. They could have substituted many other expletives that would have been far less offensive. I won't read another book by this author. It's unfortunate, really, because she's a really good writer. Who we are today comes from our past and the relations in our lives. That includes our siblings and families. In this story, Karina is searching for her brother, Charles, who suffers from bi-polar and has been missing for twenty years. His passion? Chasing storms. So, in order to find him, she chases the storms. In the process, she discovers more about herself, her family relations, and her heart.This is a rather slow read as it is an emotional drama with no suspense plot or mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. I say this because I easily sat the book down to finish dinner or answer the phone, but the story is well done so you want to go back to it quickly.I really did like the storyline. The characters were unique and real with lots of depth. I also loved the fun banter between some of them making me want to know them even more and become part of the conversation. The story is laid out with the present at the beginning and then the middle third going back in time to the point where Charles disappeared and the history behind it. Then it comes back to the present and the culmination of the past having to be faced.This is a great story dealing with the love of a sibling and how far one will go for that love. There is some language in it, but it is not heavy and can be overlooked. Just a few scenes had it in it and was there for the intensity it brought with it.If you are looking for an emotional and deep dramatic read, this is a book you have to check out.Note: I received this book from a colleague with no expectation of a positive review.
Do You like book Cacciatori Di Tempeste (2010)?
Not nearly as good as Those Who Save Us, but an enjoyable read.
—francine
Dit was een teleurstelling na "Those who save us".
—toshi
