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Is this book as depressing as it sounds?

Lauren I put off reading this for a few months because I thought it would be too heavy. I think while it IS heavy and has difficult themes, it is written in …moreI put off reading this for a few months because I thought it would be too heavy. I think while it IS heavy and has difficult themes, it is written in such a compelling and approachable way that I found myself drawn into the story and wanting to know what happened to all of the family members. It is NOT a dry read like some non-fiction books about systemic inequality. So I would caution folks against thinking this is "too depressing." It's heavy, for sure, but it's readable and important. (less)

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