Carla T. (dogodame) reviewed on + 46 more book reviews
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Be prepared-first book is very graphic. Is written from the view of the child, and when you pass on to the next book, there are some continuity issues- most notably a "run away" attempt that was never mentioned in book one. Book two expands into decribing not only the physical abuse, but the mental abuse and manipulation as well.
Throughout the books, I couldn't help but wonder "why" and found myself searching for a neat little diagnosis that today's society would have readily handy to explain the adults behavior, but it just doesn't come to the point of helping you understand.
Generally, an excellent telling of mental illness and child abuse, told from the primary victim, with no apologies. I had wanted to start this series since I first saw it at Target, and was lucky enough to come across this double book option at the local Goodwill.
Throughout the books, I couldn't help but wonder "why" and found myself searching for a neat little diagnosis that today's society would have readily handy to explain the adults behavior, but it just doesn't come to the point of helping you understand.
Generally, an excellent telling of mental illness and child abuse, told from the primary victim, with no apologies. I had wanted to start this series since I first saw it at Target, and was lucky enough to come across this double book option at the local Goodwill.
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