Warning: Do not read this in public if you dislike sobbing like a baby in front of other people.
While I made the mistake of reading a lot of reviews for this book before reading the book itself, it didn’t spoil it for me. Many said the ending was stupid, but I didn’t mind it. Hokey? A bit, but it seemed to fit. I actually have a paperback of this that I got from a garage sale in 2005 or so, but I never read it. I bought the Kindle version before hopping on the plane, and am glad I did.
It was definitely a tearjerker. One particular moment had me looking like I had dipped my head in a vat of tears and snot (on the plane, of course) and I managed to scare the hubs when he looked over at me. I think what worried him most was that he thought I was still reading Midnight in Madrid, which had become a joke between us by then.
While the book opens with a scene of rape and murder, it is not overly graphic. It may be triggering for some. Overall, the book is about life and healing, not death. I found the characters to be well-developed and believable, and I look forward to finding a bootleg copy of the movie soon.
I read that book a while ago. I remember liking it. Her other book is a memoir about her own experience being raped and her recovery. It’s also quite good. I can’t remember the name of it. I want to see the movie as well. They said they did a great job casting Susie. Hope you are well. Miss you.
I don’t think I’ve seen a dvd of the movie here yet, but it won’t be long. I’ll have to add her other book to my list. I just downloaded 3 more, so they’ll keep me busy for a while.