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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I first read Alice Sebold when I picked up a copy of the Lovely Bones at the airport when my flight was delayed for ten hours. I finished the book in one sitting and I loved it. To this day, it is still one of my favorite books and I still find myself thinking about it often.
When I decided to read Lucky, I knew it would be different since it was a memoir. I loved this probably almost as much as I loved "The Lovely Bones". This book was powerful and inspiring. I have to read "The Almost Moon" now, and sincerley hope that Alice will write another book.
I would recommend this book to anyone. Everyone who criticizes that everything in her life became about the rape, shoudl take some time to think about how they would handle a brutal event such as this in their life. Alice took years to come to terms with what happened to her and Lila even after her rapist was convicted and sentenced. Give this one a chance. You will not regret your decision.
When I decided to read Lucky, I knew it would be different since it was a memoir. I loved this probably almost as much as I loved "The Lovely Bones". This book was powerful and inspiring. I have to read "The Almost Moon" now, and sincerley hope that Alice will write another book.
I would recommend this book to anyone. Everyone who criticizes that everything in her life became about the rape, shoudl take some time to think about how they would handle a brutal event such as this in their life. Alice took years to come to terms with what happened to her and Lila even after her rapist was convicted and sentenced. Give this one a chance. You will not regret your decision.
This book got me through my first semester of college, strangely.
As reviewed on my blog http://dineanddish.net/2013/01/connect-through-reading-9-book-reviews/
I read The Lovely Bones many many years ago, and have been intrigued by Alice Sebold style of writing ever since. Lucky is Sebold’s memoir about her experience being brutally raped when she was in college and the story of how she goes about finding and persecuting the rapist. This book is heavy, emotionally charged, heartbreaking, raw and real… it will get through your skin and penetrate your heart with fear and sadness. There is no question that Sebold is brilliant writer… I can only imagine the depths she had to reach to recount this story so vividly. It’s hard for me to say I recommend this book, because the subject is so chilling…but I am glad I read it. I gave it 3.5 stars.
I read The Lovely Bones many many years ago, and have been intrigued by Alice Sebold style of writing ever since. Lucky is Sebold’s memoir about her experience being brutally raped when she was in college and the story of how she goes about finding and persecuting the rapist. This book is heavy, emotionally charged, heartbreaking, raw and real… it will get through your skin and penetrate your heart with fear and sadness. There is no question that Sebold is brilliant writer… I can only imagine the depths she had to reach to recount this story so vividly. It’s hard for me to say I recommend this book, because the subject is so chilling…but I am glad I read it. I gave it 3.5 stars.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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tense
medium-paced
Reading about rape is really tough. Thankfully, I think she took this as an opportunity to teach people about what to do should it happen, rather than just sharing details. It may also help other women who are on the fence about testifying. I did find there was some extra details that weren't necessary.
Riveting. I didn't think I was going to finish the whole thing in one sitting, but I did. Uneven in places, and maybe not as compelling as Lucky Bones, but still a strong, brave story.
I am not sure how I missed that this was a memoir of her rape as a Syracuse freshman. Perhaps not a great choice for a Beach Week read, but I am glad I did.