The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (pg 7-174)

 Summary:         
    In the beginning of this novel, the protagonist of the story, Susie Salmon, tells the reader about her rape and death. She was murdered on December 6, 1973. She explains the day she was killed. She was walking back home after school. Since it was snowing, she decided to take a short cut through the cornfield. While walking she sees Mr. Harvey. Mr. Harvey was a man from Susie's neighborhood. Her mother liked his border flowers. He was also Susie's murderer.
    As I continue to read the book, Susie tells us her journey in heaven. She remembers her death like it was yesterday. She met a new friend, Holly. She's been in heaven for three days now, just like Susie. She watchs what her family is going through after her death.
    Susie's father, Mr. Salmon, had a second tought about Mr. Harvey. He started to get more suspicious about him.

Quote:
    "I heard about the horrible, horrible tragedy....I hope they get the bastard. I'm sorry for your lost" (Sebold, 8)

Reaction:
    This quote is like a "HAHA, UHH" momment. This man has absolutely no shame. Its funny because he is susie's muderer.His the one that created the "horrible, horrible tragedy" that occured. I feel like his making fun of the family and the cops, or insult them by saying "I Hope they get that bastard", and "I'm sorry for your lost". Its like his trying to say, that he will never get caught, and goodluck trying to find him, althought his right their standing infront of them.