Up High in the Trees

Kiara Brinkman's debut novel tugs at the heartstrings without ever descending into mawkishness. She writes with the skill of a a virtuoso playing a musical instrument. This book is nuanced, emotionally taut, and riveting. As other reviewers here have stated, it becomes very difficult to put this book down. It has a beautiful, natural flow, and I too found myself wishing the sun would set just a little more slowly so I could continue communing with Sebby and become part of his his world.

I AM REALLY ENJOYING THIS NOVEL, IT IS SAD FOR THE FACT THAT A FAMILY LOSES A LOVED ONE BUT I REALLY LIKE HOW IT IS TOLD THUR THE EYES OF A CHILD.

This book draws you in from page one. I read it all in one sitting. The author does a great job of describing how Sebby views the world by making you feel what he is feeling inside his head. You soon feel yourself thinking just like Sebby and you ache, feel confusion, fear, and joy right along with him as he struggles to understand the very real, and raw pain of losing his mother. This first time author has proven herself as an author to keep your eye on. I can't wait for her next book and neither should you. Pick up this book today!

This is a wonderful, wonderful book. Although it does shed light on what it might be like to view the world as an autistic/Asberger's child, that issue is just one element in this unique and beautiful story. The author draws the reader so close into the feelings and perspective of the 8-year old narrator, you begin to identify with him and to see how his experiences reflect how we all deal with intimate tragedies. Buy this book, you will be glad you did!!

I have just finished Up High in the Trees in one sitting. It is very engaging and makes you continue reading even though it's getting a little dark and it's hard to see. I would recommend it whether or not you are familiar with autistic/asperger children. Brinkman's style has you fully believing you reading a story through the eyes of an eight year old boy after the first ten pages. I found myself immersed in the storyline and feeling as though I was getting to know the main character, Sebby, on a personal level. For a first novel, I feel Brinkman has made a clear statement that she is a very talented writer and I am looking forward to her next work.