Such a Pretty Girl
by Laura Wiess
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Author: Laura WiessEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-01-02
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: MTV
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Book Review: A Must Read for Those Able To Stomach It
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was beautiful. I don't know how else to describe it. The subject was so terrible and horrifying, and the author didn't try to disguise that or exaggerate it in any way. She simply wrote an incredibly realistic novel that captivated me from page one. That being said, this is one of the hardest books I have ever read. The realistic writing style and fast-paced movement of the book make it a quick read (I finished it in about five hours--that being said, I didn't put it down the entire time), but the intense, terrible subject matter makes it a difficult book to handle emotionally. There were sparks of humor, certainly, but this book wasn't about being entertaining or exciting--it was a harsh, realistic view on sexual child abuse. I did cry during this book, the first time that's happened in ages.
Overall, a fascinating, horrifying book that will hold you hostage until you reach the end. I'd rate this book PG 13, though, because of content that is difficult to handle unless one is more emotionally mature. That being said, this book is a masterpiece and I'd recommend it to anyone. A resounding five stars and I've got the rest of Wiess's books on hold at the library.
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