![]() ![]() I would recommend that everyone read this book because it will take you where you can't believe. " Normally not a book I would read however I had to read it for school and I found that it was very good and loved it. " i will note however that this is easily one of the most depressing books i have ever read " - Curious_courtesan, A bit over-written in places, but a solid work overall. One of the blurbs called it a modern Greek tragedy, and the story arc definitely fits that description. but i have a hard time with people who make bad choices. " would not recommend it because it is so depressing. " This was really well written, and I'm glad I read it, but it was a bit depressing. Angelas Ashes was in the same league " - Michael, It was well written, just an incredibly depressing story. I was exhausted after reading it and had no interest in the movie. " Wow, one of the most depressing books I have ever read. It struck me a little like a poor-man's kite runner. Seems a bit derivative, but when I think about it, most of the stories it resembles came around after Sand and Fog, so maybe this book is more influential than it immediately seems. ![]() Not the best-written book, but plotted well. " utterly depressing, frustrating, and desperate. Life made better by our hard work and perseverance. Two desperate people pushed to their limits to hold on to what we all cherish most. I found it quite sad really that the original owner Kathy lost the house and the new owners anticipated bright future was so clouded by her past. I really didn't see what all the fuss was about. " Oprah gushed about this book which is why I decided to read it. Overall a total downer, and not in a pleasantly melancholy way. " Too much/many unnecessary sex/sexual references, characters weren't very likeable. ![]()
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