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davenash's review against another edition
5.0
More than another well written drug memoir, this delves into true crime. There’s a shocking and unresolved twist at the end that makes you reread and want more.
t_d_brooking's review
5.0
It’s a rare memoir that invites my notes, hearts, and exclamation points in the margins. But this story read like a whodunnit/whydunnit. I only put it down each night so I could savor every unfolding clue just a little longer.
winona_reads3's review
4.0
Solid four stars
Writing is a little immature but I think that’s what I love about it, very honest, basic, to the point with hints of poetic verse and parts that literally made my stomach twist/turn sour
Writing is a little immature but I think that’s what I love about it, very honest, basic, to the point with hints of poetic verse and parts that literally made my stomach twist/turn sour
55_sallymander's review
4.0
The Heart and Other Monsters by Rose Andersen
reviewed by: mrsboone4
Green Forest, Arkansas, USA
I was interested in reading about how the opioid crisis has affected one family. It is a raw, emotional book, covering the addictions of the author's entire family. The author was able to overcome her addiction, her sister was not.
There is an additional element of true crime that surrounds the death of Ms. Andersen's sister Sarah. The possibility that her death could have in truth, been a murder sounds plausible. Unfortunately, when you are around deep, dark criminal elements, life rarely works out in a positive light.
One thing I noticed throughout the book, there was no mention of God in anyone's lives. That coupled with a high abortion rate, the quantity and quality of hard drugs available on the street, there is no doubt that the USA has some terrible problems that are not going to get any better, they way they are headed.
Sarah had family and friends who loved her and cared about her, but in the end, that didn't matter. A tragedy, all the way around. I feel badly, for this family who lost a family member, a daughter, a sister, a child.
I received a complimentary copy from Bloomsbury Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
reviewed by: mrsboone4
Green Forest, Arkansas, USA
I was interested in reading about how the opioid crisis has affected one family. It is a raw, emotional book, covering the addictions of the author's entire family. The author was able to overcome her addiction, her sister was not.
There is an additional element of true crime that surrounds the death of Ms. Andersen's sister Sarah. The possibility that her death could have in truth, been a murder sounds plausible. Unfortunately, when you are around deep, dark criminal elements, life rarely works out in a positive light.
One thing I noticed throughout the book, there was no mention of God in anyone's lives. That coupled with a high abortion rate, the quantity and quality of hard drugs available on the street, there is no doubt that the USA has some terrible problems that are not going to get any better, they way they are headed.
Sarah had family and friends who loved her and cared about her, but in the end, that didn't matter. A tragedy, all the way around. I feel badly, for this family who lost a family member, a daughter, a sister, a child.
I received a complimentary copy from Bloomsbury Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
niicoleanne's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
This was such an emotional and raw read. There are many heavy topics in the author’s story and her voice was very genuine. This will stick with me for a long time.