Review: Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert
Picture Us in the Light is about Danny, an artist that has just received a scholarship to RISD. He’s planning on following his dreams and contemplating his future with his best friend Harry. But when a secret are discovered, Danny must face the ghosts of the past.
I really liked Danny. He’s a child of immigrants and an artist. His family and art are two very important things to him and you can see it in his narrative. It influences every aspect and you can see the love that he has for it. Danny goes through a lot, including going through insecurities, which brings me to my next point.
I liked how relatable this was. Danny has insecurities and struggles and I could see myself in him. We may not have gone through the exact same, but I could still relate to him. There is a lot going on in this book that I won’t get into because of spoilers, but they are all interconnected and tied both beautifully and heart wrenching.
Gilbert does a great job of tackling heavy subjects like suicide and sexuality. I liked the relationship between Danny and his parents. They have a strong relationship. As far as the friendships, you can’t help but love it. It’s not perfect and there are painful moments, but you can see their love for one another. It’s realistic and I loved everything about it.
But what I really loved the most was the writing. Not only was the writing beautiful but also makes the reader feel what Danny is feeling. It’s a slow burn, but it’s the type that you will relish every word you read. The depth and emotion will linger in you long after you’ve closed the book.
This was a great book about family, friendship and what secrets can create. This book is heavy and won’t appeal to every reader, but it’s beautiful and will leave you thinking long after you’re finished.
I really liked Danny. He’s a child of immigrants and an artist. His family and art are two very important things to him and you can see it in his narrative. It influences every aspect and you can see the love that he has for it. Danny goes through a lot, including going through insecurities, which brings me to my next point.
I liked how relatable this was. Danny has insecurities and struggles and I could see myself in him. We may not have gone through the exact same, but I could still relate to him. There is a lot going on in this book that I won’t get into because of spoilers, but they are all interconnected and tied both beautifully and heart wrenching.
Gilbert does a great job of tackling heavy subjects like suicide and sexuality. I liked the relationship between Danny and his parents. They have a strong relationship. As far as the friendships, you can’t help but love it. It’s not perfect and there are painful moments, but you can see their love for one another. It’s realistic and I loved everything about it.
But what I really loved the most was the writing. Not only was the writing beautiful but also makes the reader feel what Danny is feeling. It’s a slow burn, but it’s the type that you will relish every word you read. The depth and emotion will linger in you long after you’ve closed the book.
This was a great book about family, friendship and what secrets can create. This book is heavy and won’t appeal to every reader, but it’s beautiful and will leave you thinking long after you’re finished.