A Goodreads user asked this question about The Glass Castle:
why is it named a glass castle anyways? it doesnt have anything to do with the book! now i get what the saying "dont judge a book by its cover" means!
Melissa While I understand the meaning of the title, I agree that "don't judge a book by its cover" applies here. This is one of the best books I have read an…moreWhile I understand the meaning of the title, I agree that "don't judge a book by its cover" applies here. This is one of the best books I have read and I never would have picked it up based on the title and cover. It was only after a recommendation from my mother that I decided to read it. (less)
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Bridget Same here, my best friend recommended it to me and I know without her recommendation I would never have read the book.
Jul 29, 2017 05:26PM · flag
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