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norisand's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lachimolala981's review against another edition
4.0
Whew. This one is going to stick with me for a long time.
amlane16's review against another edition
4.0
Whoa. Intense and heart-wrenchingly honest, but well worth reading.
violetcat's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible, well-written book, though the subject may be disturbing to some readers. The story is about a widowed mom who takes in her best friend's son after she and her husband are accused of sexually abusing him. It makes you think about how well you really know your friends.
samanthajanecates's review against another edition
4.0
This book needs a trigger warning because I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
Kittle was brave in taking in such a heavy topic such as child sexual abuse. She sensitively and honestly tells a story of a young boy who is a victim of incest from both his parents, and how he navigates his feelings as the secret gets out.
Definitely an uncomfortable read but overall a well written piece. An earnest reminder that sexual abuse of children isn't just some horrible thing that occurs once in a blue moon, but is more common than people would like to believe.
After reading a few books with not so happy endings lately, The Kindness of Strangers has the perfect ending.
Kittle was brave in taking in such a heavy topic such as child sexual abuse. She sensitively and honestly tells a story of a young boy who is a victim of incest from both his parents, and how he navigates his feelings as the secret gets out.
Definitely an uncomfortable read but overall a well written piece. An earnest reminder that sexual abuse of children isn't just some horrible thing that occurs once in a blue moon, but is more common than people would like to believe.
After reading a few books with not so happy endings lately, The Kindness of Strangers has the perfect ending.
mikkelsonch's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciated the unambiguous ending, though it moved a bit slowly at times.
chefd's review against another edition
5.0
I never given a book five stars. But this was the best book of the year so far. I touched every emotion.
lw_304's review against another edition
4.0
Some disturbing content but a beautiful story of putting the pieces back together after tragedy and the love of family.
dawnkarry's review against another edition
5.0
What a heartbreaking story! I know the truth behind what this book is about is even more devastating than the author depicts, but hopefully it has brought and continues to bring awareness to such horrendous crime taking place all over the world. A good resource to find out more, Operation Underground Railroad is a great place to start, as well as Darkness to Light, the organization the author mentions in the acknowledgments. Beautifully written story of hope and restoration!