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So a couple warnings on this one...
If you are overly sensitive, don’t read this book.
If you are extremely conservative, don’t read this book.
If you are triggered by child abuse and severely dysfunctional family dynamics, don’t read this book.
That all being said, I could not put this book down. Despite the very uncomfortable degree of dysfunction in the relationships in this book, I thought it was great.
Every single character is so honestly fleshed out...good, bad, everything in between. Engel ...more
If you are overly sensitive, don’t read this book.
If you are extremely conservative, don’t read this book.
If you are triggered by child abuse and severely dysfunctional family dynamics, don’t read this book.
That all being said, I could not put this book down. Despite the very uncomfortable degree of dysfunction in the relationships in this book, I thought it was great.
Every single character is so honestly fleshed out...good, bad, everything in between. Engel ...more
I really enjoyed this book! I agree that the subject matter is not for everyone but I really liked the whole atmosphere of the story and how the timeline was handled. I really liked the main character and how her voice guided the story, although one of my favorite parts were the chapters from the different Roanoke girls' perspectives.
This had less mystery than I was anticipating and you sort of had an idea of how things would end up, that's why I took down a star. But I definitely see why people ...more
This had less mystery than I was anticipating and you sort of had an idea of how things would end up, that's why I took down a star. But I definitely see why people ...more
I was skeptical about this one because of the mixed reviews and although the story ended up being very disturbing, I liked it. The characters were all flawed, but in realistic ways, as we all are. The mystery was compelling and I liked how the story flip flopped between the past and the present.
Jul 23, 2018
Stacy
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This book was weeeeeird. I loved the writing style, I loved the jumping back and forth from then and now, but the concept - not so much. Great story either way.
Feb 14, 2017
Kathy
marked it as wish-list
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hannah
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Brendan M.
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Ruth
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Nikki
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Mar 11, 2017
E.S.
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Mar 28, 2017
Stephanie
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Mar 29, 2017
Linda
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Jun 11, 2017
Beth
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Sara
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Nov 05, 2018
Colleen
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