Livia Lone
By: Barry Eisler
Published: October 25, 2016
Livia Lone novel is spoken by the main character Livia Lone. This is the first book in a series by the author Barry Eisler. The novel paints a picture of Livia’s journey tying the past with the present as she sets out to take revenge on those who turned her and her sister’s life upside down after their Taiwanese parents sold them. Livia refers to her sister as “Little Bird” throughout their childhood and as an adult during her search to find her sister after they were separated by those who sexually abused them during their travels with other children in a shipping container.
I listened to Audible version during my commutes to and from work. From the start I found it difficult to listen too as Livia paints a vivid picture of the atrocities forced upon her and the other children. Sexual abuse, beatings, verbal abuse and ultimately death for some. I did get through this book, cheering on Livia throughout many episodes of challenges. Livia finds her strength, and friendships that changed the course of her life as she becomes an adult as a detective.
The end didn’t offer what I hoped would happen for Livia, but it does offer many “wins” the reader gains through Livia’s story. In my opinion the author wrote an exceptional start to Livia’s voice, and I look forward to book two.
If you're uncomfortable with descriptions of sexual abuse against children, this is a book that should be avoided.
Rating: 4/5
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