Whispers from the Grave (Whispers from the Grave series Book 1)

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But she has some trouble when she tries to get back to her own time. The "butterfly effect" concept is pretty significant, as Jenna is warned about making changes in the past and how they can drastically affect the future. The ending of the book was a little weak, in my opinion - it's basically saying, "Jenna ignored all the warnings and changed the past, and so she changed the future completely, but she meant well, so it all worked out.

I thought some things were a little cheesy I really hope we don't wear puff suits in the future , but some things I did like, such as the virtual reality program where you can simulate a dream date with your crush or have a picnic with deceased family members if that actually exists in the future, you'll know where to find me in every waking moment of my free time.

Although it was a little disappointing to start a book expecting a ghost story and end up with a different sort of story entirely, I still enjoyed Whispers from the Grave. The writing is solid and the slow reveal of one secret after another kept me steadily flipping pages. While there are some nice twists, you'll probably be able to figure out most of what's foreshadowed before it comes to pass. Still, it's an interesting time travel read and one that I would recommend to lovers of sci-fi, although not so much to lovers of ghost stories. Tossing up between four and five stars My only problem was that I found a part of the ending to be terribly abrupt and not as well plotted out as the rest of the story - view spoiler [there was so much worry about Jenna perhaps not getting back to after all, and then how maybe her trip to a few hours earlier on the morning of the murder would mean the visor would run out of fuel so she'd be stuck there forever I did love the kind of epilogue though, showing how very much her trip back in time had changed!

Huge things like Kyle not being born, to little things like a Dora being a Doris instead. That was an awesome touch, and the orange juice example really makes you consider how much CAN be changed by tiny little insignificant things! Jenna's a normal girl living in - which is mildly futuristic, buses go mph and tall buildings are 3, feet high, but not TOO crazily OTT - and she discovers a diary in her attic, written by a girl called Rita in She finds out a little later on that Rita was actually murdered Well, Rita's parents froze an embryo, which sat on ice for years, and that is Jenna.

It was frozen because Rita had great psychic abilities and now I can't remember what PK stands for, but she could move stuff with her mind and they hoped her sibling might as well, and in the future they'd be able to do more with the abilities. So Jenna does have them, and she can bend paperclips with her mind, and also send her mind forward and back in time to see what's going on.

And that's when she gets the idea to try and send her whole self back in time to stop Rita's murder!

Interlude 2 (Whispers from the Grave)

Some parts of that kind of bugged me, like she went back and actually managed to get enrolled in the school P But it was a cool type of culture clash to see her trying to fit in with the skirt-wearing, women's lib-wanting teenagers of , and fun to set the bulk of the story in a familiar recent past instead of that fictional future. It was also really interesting the way Jenna first encountered Rita, which fitted in with something she'd read about in Rita's diary - SHE was the "Tight Sweater" girl about whom Rita had bitched!

I thought that was neat. Like, she was always meant to go back in time because that incident had already happened for real when she read about it in But then the next thing is different to what the diary said, because Jenna arrived in the attic and let the cat out There was an awesome twist as well. But luckily, Jenna manages to run free and then sends herself back in time a few hours, so she can this time warn Rita for real before it's too late.

And then after that she very abruptly manages to return home and sees how everything has changed. Jun 13, Ginifer rated it liked it. Whispers from the Grave has so much potential, but there are aspects that hold it back. When I decided to read this book, I had no idea it was going to be set in the future That in and of itself is fine, however, the way the world was depicted is — to be honest — lame. Another thing that bothered me is the ending. When you near the end of a book it is usually obvious in the change of pace, but while I could tell it was slowing and the end was drawing near, the last sentence was not a good final sentence.

Jenna discovers she can mentally travel to another time. When the lab encourages her to try to time travel physically as well, she decides she wants to attempt to go back to and save Rita. Jenna steals the visor one day and before they can catch her she escapes to The mystery surrounding the murder s is intriguing and for the most part I enjoyed this story. Being as it was originally published in and technology has been significantly developed since then, they probably should have updated some of the futuristic qualities before republishing. I also found the book to be pretty predictable.

If I'm lost in a story I usually do not try to guess what is really going on, because I'm too busy enjoying what I'm reading. I was finally able to lose myself in the story toward the end, but I already had it all figured out by then. This is a decent read that could have been great with a little more finesse. Jul 07, Krista CubicleBlindness Reviews rated it really liked it. As I started reading this story it became more interesting each new chapter.

There was always something new that I didn't get from the summary and was loving how different it was than everything else I've been reading lately. Jenna finds an old diary in the family home. She lives in the year and the girl who wrote the diary, Rita lived in the 's. My favorite parts of the time difference between the two girls was the descriptions of the 's world. Especially the description of the clot As I started reading this story it became more interesting each new chapter. Especially the description of the clothing.

As Jenna continues to read the diary she begins connecting a lot with Rita and her life in the house. She soon discovers that Rita was murdered and begins to really get into solving the mystery of what exactly happened to her. There were a couple of things that the summary does not detail that caught me unaware as I read.

I never saw them coming and found them a great twist to what could have normally just been a who-done-it type of mystery. But I will hint to them. Firstly Jenna finds a photo of Rita and finds they are remarkably similar in looks, almost twin-like similarities to their features.

There is also a discovery of supernatural events that take place as well. It was a incredibly interesting story that kept me intrigued to the very end. I did feel that the very end fell just a little bit flat compared to the rest of the novel, but I was still very pleasantly surprised with each new chapter and found it to be a unique and imaginative story. Jul 19, Brittanie rated it really liked it Shelves: This is the book I've read the most times out of any book ever.

I've recently lost my worn out copy that I've had for over 6 years! Suki and Jenna are hanging out in the attic one afternoon in when Jenna uncovers an old diary and a photograph of someone who looks remarkably like her. When questioned, her mother refuses to discuss the matter. Suki, desperate to be popular, invites Jenna and a group of "cool" kids to participate in an experiment on psychokinetic PK abilities for her uncle, a This is the book I've read the most times out of any book ever.

Suki, desperate to be popular, invites Jenna and a group of "cool" kids to participate in an experiment on psychokinetic PK abilities for her uncle, a scientist. Jenna's PK abilities are so tremendous that Dr. Grady urges her to test a new invention that would allow her to move back and forth between time. And Jenna desperately needs to go backwards in years. The diary she found actually belongs to her sister, Rita, who was murdered by her boyfriend; Jenna was a frozen embryo at the time. She is determined to try to prevent the tragedy. And while the main characters are absorbing and the events that surround them exciting, the book's tone lacks cohesion.

The cover art, with its shimmering colors and raised letters, is designed to attract readers of horrific mysteries, but only truly dedicated readers will find satisfaction in this time-travel tale. Jan 08, Samantha Regalado rated it it was amazing. I first read this book when I was 10 I'm now It was one of my favorite childhood books that I read and re-read till my copy was worn.

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It's always popped up in my mind through out the years to read it again and now with my kindle, it made it so easily accessible I couldn't resist downloading it! It's an easy read and probably considered a teenage- page turner. Needless to say, I still enjoyed it. It was a nice little fiction escape and I read it within a few hours. Seeing as this book is se I first read this book when I was 10 I'm now Seeing as this book is set in the future but was written in the mid 90's, it's actually pretty cool to see how technology has evolved.

I remember when I read this book when it was 10, I thought how cool it would be to be able to talk to someone on the phone and see them. Granted we don't have "finger watches" but the concept of seeing someone and talking to them is a reality for us today. I don't dig too much of a judgement into this book, simply because it's a book for young adults. I take it for that. It's easy, light reading that keeps you interested. My only disappointment is that I feel it ends too abruptly. Mar 09, Eden rated it really liked it Shelves: Jenna lives in the year and when she finds a diary in her attic written by a girl from years ago, she can't believe how much they have in common.

But the more Jenna reads of the diary, she begins to fear for herself own life as history seems to be repeating itself. The title and the cover may lead you to believe this is a ghost story, but it's not. Don't let that discourage you from reading this though because it may not be a ghost story, but it is a very good story that is worth a read.

I had originally thought it was a ghost story, but it turned out to be a time travel and mystery story. It was very good and I actually didn't figure out who the bad guy was until right before it was revealed. I like Jenna overall, but in the beginning I think she seems a bit immature. However, she seems to mature throughout a story and I think she is a pretty good character. I really liked the story. It was different and it turned out to be really good. If you're into time travel and mysteries, I'd recommend giving this a read. However, it wasn't at all what I was expecting.

Jenna finds this old photo of a girl from a years ago, and also the girl's diary. We even get to see entries from the diary, and see things from Rita's point of view. I thought it was going to be more of a murder mystery, possibly with a paranormal twist.

It actually turned out to be both of those things, but also had a bit of sci-fi, romance and ot http: It actually turned out to be both of those things, but also had a bit of sci-fi, romance and other elements all mixed into one. There are many unexpected twists, turns and surprises that keep you wanting to read more. I don't really know what else to say without having to give everything away! While I did enjoy reading it, I think I would have totally loved it if I had read it back in middle school.

Whispers from the Grave by Leslie Rule

That said, I would recommend it more for younger readers who like a good twisting mystery story with lots of different elements threaded throughout. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. It started as regular young adult book, which if I had known wouldn't have started reading. But I am glad I did, as I found it an interesting and passionate read.

The story takes place in the future s where a girl Jenna finds a diary of another girl Rita who looks just like her. While reading the diary, she figures out that she is reading the adventures of her sister Rita who is living in the year s. But, Rita gets murdered. Jenna learns that she has special powers, and decides t It started as regular young adult book, which if I had known wouldn't have started reading. Jenna learns that she has special powers, and decides to return to the past to prevent her sister from getting murdered.

The story shows the consequences of changing the past. Even small changes can have great effects in the present. When Jenna returns to the future her time after having saved her sister Rita, everything has changed for her. Some people don't event exist in the altered time-line. So, conclusion, don't mess with the past! Jun 03, Maria rated it liked it.

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Whispers from the Grave by Leslie Rule is a time travel mystery. As time travel literature goes, this one was fairly easy to keep up with. There weren't so many jumps back and forth that can leave the reader thoroughly confused. This book was first published in and it's nice to find a good Young Adult book that isn't paranormal or dystopian - though I love those genres, too.

I was a bit disappointed that the majority of the book was set back in time, the '70s. As it started in the future, 20 Whispers from the Grave by Leslie Rule is a time travel mystery. As it started in the future, , I was hoping for more about the world in that time. Jenna was a good protagonist, though overall, I felt the characters could use more fleshing out. I found it hard to connect to them. I think Whispers from the Grave is a good Young Adult time travel mystery. Although, it probably is better suited to the younger readers than older young adults and adult readers.

Feb 23, Ionia rated it really liked it. I knew I would hate this book. Boy am I stupid sometimes. From the very beginning this book is captivating. The characters are so well fleshed out that you feel right off the bat like you have known them forever, particularly the main character. The setting is good and the pace is even throughout the novel. There are unexpected twists in this story that jar you a bit as you are reading, but in a good way.

I was both surprised and delighted that this book was different than what i had expected, es I knew I would hate this book. The Secret of Isobel Key. Watch for the Dead. The Ghost and the Leprechaun. The Ghost Hunter's Guidebook. The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge. This House is Haunted. Dying for a Living Boxset: The Ghost Who Wasn't. A Wild Ghost Chase. The Shadows Trilogy Box Set: Echoes of a Haunting. The Ghost and the Bride. Love Poems and Sentiments from the Heart. Shadows From The Past. Eye Of The Storm. Shut the Fuck Up!: Tales of the Paranormal.

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