Questions About Ruby

by Cynthia Bond (Goodreads Author)

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Are there others out there who ( like me ) think Oprah really got it wrong with this endorsement ?

Steph I don't agree. The book, while full of dark situations and issues, is beautifully written. I think that the fact that some people can't get through it…moreI don't agree. The book, while full of dark situations and issues, is beautifully written. I think that the fact that some people can't get through it speaks to how well its written (people are complaining about the subject matter, now how it's written). She makes you vividly see and hear things with her prose. I know some ppl are put off by the prostitution of children, but she's the LEAST explicit in those moments. Inferring what is going on but not being perverse. (less)

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Is the book worth reading? I get caught up that it is an Oprah book and some times they are not that great.

Meg A very challenging story at times but gave greater insight into the gravity of sexual trafficking and abuse. Beautifully written. I took breaks for te…moreA very challenging story at times but gave greater insight into the gravity of sexual trafficking and abuse. Beautifully written. I took breaks for tea and reflection, returning to it's power and courageous story.(less)

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Kirk Smith A bad spirit practically demonic that consumes other spirits and is hate personified

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Is this on the same level as A Little Life?

Valerie They are similar in that the main characters are tortured souls. As children they are both surrounded by adult who don't protect them and instead use …moreThey are similar in that the main characters are tortured souls. As children they are both surrounded by adult who don't protect them and instead use them for their own profit but they are not the same. The character Jude in A Little Life is unforgettable.(less)

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I know Ephram dropped one of the dolls, so what happened to it? And what about the one he hadn't dropped. They couldn't have been insignificant, what with Dybou's pointed interest.