The Lovely Bones

First and foremost, please give me a brief summary of the book in two-three short paragraphs. Use the following questions to guide you as you proceed to write your paper reviewing the portrayal of death in this book.

Questions for reflection:

What is the main conflict in this book?
How is the theme of death portrayed in this book?
How does the main character react to the idea of death in this book?
Does the main character’s beliefs about death conflict with those of other characters?
Does the idea of an afterlife have place in this book? If so, describe it’s role in the book.
Does grief of a surviving loved one take place in this book? If so, how does the author show the extent of the character’s grief?
Did you like the way death was portrayed in this book? Why or why not?
Did this book bring out any emotions for you as the viewer? If yes, describe them.
How do you interpret the meaning of this book? Would it be helpful to convey a message to others? What message would it be?