Split, Swati Avasthi
Split, Swati Avasthi
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Split

Author: Swati Avasthi

Narrator: Joshua Swanson

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/09/2010


Synopsis

A riveting portrait of life after abuse from an award-winning novelist.

Sixteen-Year-Old Jace Witherspoon arrives at the doorstep of his estranged brother Christian with a re-landscaped face (courtesy of his father’s fist), $3.84, and a secret.

He tries to move on, going for new friends, a new school, and a new job, but all his changes can’t make him forget what he left behind—his mother, who is still trapped with his dad, and his ex-girlfriend, who is keeping his secret.

At least so far.

Worst of all, Jace realizes that if he really wants to move forward, he may first have to do what scares him most: He may have to go back. Award-winning novelist Swati Avasthi has created a riveting and remarkably nuanced portrait of what happens after. After you’ve said enough, after you’ve run, after you’ve made the split—how do you begin to live again? Readers won’t be able to put this intense page-turner down.

About The Author

Swati Avasthi teaches creative writing and is working toward her MFA at the University of Minnesota, where she received a grant to complete Split. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and their two children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Aj the Ravenous Reader on June 08, 2017

I grew up into an imperfect family. There were times I had to referee for my dad vs my mom or my sister vs my mom or my sister vs my other sister usually over small things that become huge when one of the parties just wouldn’t give up. But physical violence has never become an option and we make sur......more

Goodreads review by Emily May on March 30, 2012

4.5 Split was somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for me, so I'll go with 4.5 because I can't make my mind up. I spent most of the novel thinking I would give it 5 stars, but there was something a little unresolved for me. Okay, a lot unresolved, but DO NOT read this if you haven't read the book: (view spoiler)[I w (hide spoiler)]......more

I wonder if I’m a broken kid. Was Christian ever broken? My mother would say,No, too strong, and would sneak a satisfied smile at her folded hands.What about me, Mom?I would ask. And the smile would leave her. She would be right. Once again I find myself bursting with so many emotions that I ca......more

Goodreads review by Nic on July 18, 2011

Favourite Quote: It's weird when someone gets you understands what you would never say not even to yourself. WOW! Split was such a hard read but I mean that in a good way. It broke my heart and made me cry (big fat tears) within the first 15 pages but I absolutely loved it! Avasthi has written a remar......more


Quotes

Review, Booklist, January 1, 2010
“A nuanced and mournful work; Avasthi is a writer to watch.” 

Review, Publishers Weekly, January 25, 2010:
“…gripping and heartbreaking.” —Publishers Weekly
 
Review, School Library Journal, March 2010:
 “…raw and intimate, dramatic and poetic.” School Library Journal
 
Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2010:
“This taut, complex family drama depicts abuse unflinchingly but focuses on healing, growth and learning to take responsibility for one’s own anger. —Kirkus Reviews


Awards

  • ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • IRA Children's Book Award for Younger Readers
  • Kentucky Bluegrass Award
  • Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award
  • Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award