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Put this book off forever, too many people had recommended it. Finally picked it up and I'm glad I did. It was a fascinating look into a world and culture that I know nothing about. Engrossing and compelling.
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Powerful, well-written, poignant, thought-provoking. This book was hauntingly beautiful. A story of redemption and friendship; but also a moving look into a culture and people that we know so little about, but make so many judgements against. I loved this book....
When I got halfway, I was pretty sure I had finished the original audio book...obviously I wasn't listening very closely.
This was a tough book. Tough subject. I'm actually not sure I want to see the movie now. It depends on how violent it is visually. ...more
This was a tough book. Tough subject. I'm actually not sure I want to see the movie now. It depends on how violent it is visually. ...more
I found the writing style awkward and hokey, and the scenes of child rape were gratuitous and disturbing. This book came to me highly recommended, and perhaps I dislike it because it didn't meet my expectations.
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This was hard to get into, and I don't recommend listening to it, but I found that by the end it really affected me, (It helped that there was actual action as opposed to just background wetting!)
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I enjoyed this book but found it to be slightly overrated, perhaps my expectations were too high. Nevertheless, it's a sensitive portrayal of some controversial topics.
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Jan 26, 2010
Elizabeth Hull-Morales
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really liked it
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Jan 28, 2010
ellen
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it was amazing
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read-before-2012
