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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Nothing to See Here

by Kevin Wilson

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  • Nov 2019, 272 pages
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  • Debra S. (Thurmont, MD)
    Trust
    A good read. Trust issues have never been a fun topic before now. I was hooked from page 1.
  • Juli B. (Prosper, TX)
    What an imagination!
    First book in a long time I felt comfortable writing the review BEFORE finishing the story; why? Kevin Wilson has created an imaginative, original, humorous, macabre, yet tender-hearted journey of one misguided young woman's ability to recognize an unexpected purpose for her life. Lillian is a flawed character that readers will want to embrace for her honesty and sincere compassion toward others regardless of consequences. One criticism of the writing is the unnecessary and extensive use of the "f" word, thus 4 stars... sensitive readers be warned.
  • Sandra C. (Rensselaer, NY)
    Interesting book
    The characters were so well developed that you almost believed their " fires" could be real. Belief and love conquers all. Friendship beyond trials.
  • Catheryne Z. (Plano, TX)
    Rich Privilege and Odd Twins
    I really enjoyed this book about 2 friends from different backgrounds. The author does a great job developing the characters. Lillian and Madison quickly become friends in high school despite different backgrounds. Lillian has to leave school. Later, Madison wants Lillian to nanny for Madison's odd stepchildren that catch on fire with any distress. I enjoyed seeing how Lillian handles the kids and deals with their quirks. She develops a bond with them and can identify with them as they are seen as outcasts.The children help Lillian find her purpose and direction in life. Both need to be accepted in spite of their quirks. It's a fun book!
  • Kathleen B. (Las Vegas, NV)
    Spontaneously combustable kids
    Lillian a lower class girl is inseparable friends and high school boarding roommates with Madison who gets whatever she wants. Lillian gets kicked out of school and they don't have any contact with each other until Lillian receives a letter from Madison in her twenties. She is desperate for help, she needs a caretaker for her 10-year-old twin step-children. Then spontaneous combust when agitated. Lillian was the protagonist in this novel going nowhere, an angry, acerbic, bitter personality who saw the worse in people. But after a while, the boys and she warmed to each other. She changed. She helped the boys deal with their father, a hypocritical, self-serving man. The writing was witty, the humor was dark and thankfully no sex or violence. I would definitely recommend this book.
  • Cheryl W. (Crosby, MN)
    interesting Fantasy
    when I read the premise of this book I decided I would not like it. I was pleasantly surprised that I really liked the read. Fire children, politics and a great ending. I found myself not liking Madison or her husband but did like the decision they made for their children despite the politics. I could not live with myself....
  • Rose N. (Saginaw, MI)
    Strange Affliction
    Bessie and Roland are ten-year-old twins with a rare affliction: they spontaneously combust when agitated. Their mother has died, they're living with grandparents who don't seem to love them, and their politically ambitious father, Jasper, wants them close to the family but not close enough to embarrass him. Jasper's wife, Madison, offers the job of caring for the twins to her former high school roommate, Lillian, who feels as unwanted and unloved as the twins. Thus begins a heartwarming, caring love between Lillian and the twins that none of them had ever before experienced. Kevin Wilson has given us a strange but endearing and memorable novel with some surprising twists and turns.

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