Carry Me Down Audiobook

" Bought the book at a garage sale for only 12.5k rupiahs and didnt expect too much on it. It took 6 months for me to finish it due to the boringness at the opening chapters. But it ended become onof my treasure book because the story itself is very rich and very relaxing when you read it. The characters are quite eccentric and thats literaly gooooood!!! I plan to reread it during my old ages. "

" This one was more like a 3.5. This is the third of the Man Booker winners I've been reading and so far my favorite. Like the others, it is character-driven and light on plot, but the central character of the adolescent boy in this one is pretty absorbing. And though there aren't many major events propelling the story forward (really only one that I can think of--the exodus from Granny's house) I really wanted to know what the deal was with this strange family (but not that strange, just dysfunctional like so many others) and what would happen to them. It ends on an up note, but you get the feeling it's going to go right back down again. I wonder if that is why it is called CARRY ME DOWN? Or maybe "carry me down" has something to do with that poor doll stuck in the tree? "

" I can't begin to put into words how gripping this book was. The view of the world through John's eyes made the scenes more terrifying in an way that was hard to comprehend. Scenes like the killing of the kittens stays with me to this day. "

" an interesting book about a young lad from ireland who is consumed with the guinness book of world records and detecting lies. i read mj hylands first book "how the light gets in" and was equally impressed with this book. i am looking forward to her next one. "

" I liked it, but I'm not really sure what it means. "

" The writing was beautiful but honestly this was just a little too bleak for me so I can't give it five stars. I don't need perfectly cheerful, and I know how to write as bleak as the next guy, but still, when it comes to children, it pains me. Had to put down Running With Scissors for the same reason. "

" Picked it up in a car and i couldnt put it down. Its not amazing, but somehow it just holds you. I felt like i was waiting for something to happen, but was glad it didnt. or maybe it was the long car ride with people i didnt know. they were nice though, in fact i liked them. this does relate to the book, by the way. "

" Hyland's books/characters tend to make me feel equal parts affection, discomfort and cringe-shame, so obviously I love them. Also, her books should probably not be read by the unimaginative convention-blinkered rabble (see most negative reviews here). This is INTx stuff. "

" This book felt incomplete to me and more of a draft than a finished work. Some plot lines weren't fully realized and the narrative felt forced. "

" Loved it, flaws and all. The writing is spare, potent, true. "

" Really enjoyed reading this but the ending left far too many questions unanswered. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It's about an Irish boy who thinks he is a human lie detector. He is an interesting character with a few psychological problems, which makes for a good read. "

" Depressing Irish story and crazy kid but great characterisations. "

" The narrator reminds me of the wonderful protagonist from "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time". It is a bit darker, but so far I am really enjoying it. "

" ...Irish boy novel ... subtle, dark, minimalist - liked it. "

" I'm not sure if 'enjoyed it' is the right phrase seeing as it was another of those poverty-stricken unhappy childhood tales, but it was well-written and engrossing - and somewhat disturbing. "

" Very disturbing tale of an Irish 11-year old boy. Creepy, troubled kid. "

" This is another book about a boy who has some issues growing up and you see what his relationship is like with his parents. Pretty good read. "

" Interesting novel about an odd boy with an odd family. It felt like something was always just under the surface. I felt the end was a little anti-climactic and the teacher character was rather bizarre and out of place. "

" A child has a child mindset. That's why problem seems to be easy for children. "

" This book, about a disturbed young boy, was ... well, disturbing. But I couldn't put it down regardless. "

" I'm not sure. It went fast but really didn't "enjoy" it which Mom said she did. I thought it would have had a different ending and thought the relationship between mother and son was odd. "

" Wonderful, and truly suprising, but with echoes of The Curious Incident... and We've Got to Talk About Kevin "

" Quite bleak and disturbing, but I raced through it eagerly. Page-turner. "

" A strange tale of a lying boy. A fair amount of sexual tension between the boy and his mother. "

" Very disturbing tale of an Irish 11-year old boy. Creepy, troubled kid. "

" Completely gripping, exactly how you'd imagine going crazy feels. Haven't read anything quite like this one. Loved it. "