By Aby J. H.
Pictures of Hollis Woods is a book written by Patricia Reilly Giff. In this realistic fiction, Hollis has given up on finding a forever family. She was abandoned as a baby and soon after put into foster care. Many families had tried to give Hollis the home she deserved, but she was a hurricane. She caused trouble everywhere she went, and that was enough to tire every past family who put Hollis into their homes. On one unusual day, another person was interested in adopting Hollis. She was a single lady who loved to paint, much like Hollis did. Because of her past, Hollis never intended to get close to anyone who tried to put her in their care. Throughout the story, it's very evident that Hollis tries her best to make this lady seem like everyone else in her past. However, that doesn't end up going to well for the both of them.
The whole idea of this story is very interesting. I liked being able to get into the mind of someone who has been through a lot in their childhood, and to see why they think the way they think. I never knew what was going to happen next, which is something that kept me reading this book until the very last page. There was a lot of characters in this book. Even if they were only in it for a short amount of time, every character had a purpose and a personality. Everyone contributed to Hollis Woods' life somehow, and seeing all of their purposes unfold was very intriguing. Another thing that I really liked was the dialog that was used. All the words that were said had a purpose, and there was no small talk between anyone.
If you're interested in a book that's more on the shorter side with a long storyline that keeps you on your toes, Pictures of Hollis Woods is definitely a good read. It's the perfect combination of emotional, humorous, and heartfelt. You'll find yourself anxiously turning every page.
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