Helpful Score: 3
A great book that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page. This book has so many layers and levels of every emotion and characters imaginable over such a space of time that the reader cannot help becoming part of emotional tide of this book.
A great book club read that will welcome much discussion.
A great book club read that will welcome much discussion.
Helpful Score: 2
The back cover talked about "devasting abuse" and I was not sure I was up for another child abuse story but this book is just plain excellent. Physical and emotional pain is present in just about every character but they are so interesting and the strength of their characters rises above the abuse. Told by multiple characters, the story reflects like a prism of points of view and interwoven time frame. I would recommend it to anyone....I too will look for more books by this author.
Helpful Score: 1
Terrific read! Ms Ellis' first book but she writes with the depth of a seasoned writer. Our book club had a telephone interview with her and she was delightful!
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful story! A good book club read.
Helpful Score: 1
exceptional. i loved the lyrical prose and the character portrayal. it dragged in places. but the storyline was coherent and the ending was sewn up tight enough to suit me. i will look for other books by ms ellis.
Helpful Score: 1
Definitely not the usual kind of book that I read, but I am so glad I picked it up and read it cover to cover. There was never a moment where I doubted my decision. A great read, heartfelt story, well-written must read!!!
This was a very good book. The book is narrated by each of the characters. The troubles everyone goes through and the fact that they are able to overcome it. I really enjoyed the book. I felt like I knew each one of the characters.
awesome book! i read it in less than 2 days! the story is very interesting and the book is very well written. i will be looking for more from this author
This book surprised me. It was better than I expected it to be. It causes a person to contemplate and look deeper into how different events affect people. I recommend this book.
I absolutely loved this book. The characters were so well done, I felt they were real people. Heartbreaking, but not to be missed.
Haunting. Very well written. This book will stay with you long after you're done reading it.
