I think some of the proper words are poignant and moving, but I just felt this book with my soul. I’ve been through a lot in my life, but not as much as in this story, and to have the love and bond that was shared just made my heart bump that much harder. Love..
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This was highly educational on a personal level. I found it hard to get involved at the beginning but definitely kept my interest the farther along the narrative went. It brought home the idea that everyone is disrupted in a war conflict and there appears to be no “good guys” on either side.
Fascinating story narrated in one of the best performances. A look at lives encumbered with the backdrop of middle American crisis of poverty and drug use and the the life of the people growing up in small town meth labs. Incredible story telling I somehow found myself compassionate towards something so taboo. Blown away by..
Review from All the Ugly and Wonderful Things →
People who don’t finish this book are missing the point. If you can be open enough and you have enough understanding to be patient about the reality others live you will walk away changed. For the better. This is not a book about pedophilia. This is not a book about a dirty older man and..
It tugs at your ❤️ Even though parts are hard to read. I liked the book very much.
Such a good story, very well written. I had mixed emotions throughout and don’t want to give anything away, but if you get uncomfortable in the middle just know you have to finish the story!
Not at all what I expected. It was my first book from this author. I listened to the audio book. It was done well, and it definitely kept you listening. As mentioned in other reviews, this is not a book for everyone and can make some people pretty uncomfortable ,I think, but the author did..
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I wasn’t expecting that type of story. But it lives up to it’s title. Some parts were hard to listen to and gave me a little creepy vibe, but overall excellent story.
Review from No One Ever Asked →
Excellently written, content very well researched and presented, and characters perfectly orhestrated. It is truly a book that needs to be listened to, and read, to get the full impact of the story.
Review from All the Ugly and Wonderful Things →
Edge of my seat! Absolutely loved the ending! Great book! Waiting for follow up! Maybe Donal’s story!?