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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

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sabrinalexis's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5


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kmsander4's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I don't think I've ever been so invested (and angry) while reading a memoir like this. I was filled with loathing for Jeannette's parents and pain for her and her siblings.

But the storytelling is second to none. You feel like you're right there beside these kids as they struggle their way through life. 

This is a must read, especially for those who believe they don't or won't like non-fiction. I think this one will change your mind!

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ellarob's review

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dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0


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itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

Absolutely devastating. The amount of times my mouth hung open from shock or I gestured choking someone out because of frustration was too high to count. I read this at an interesting time since I’m currently taking juvenile law and have learned a lot about the rights of children. I wouldn’t suggest this book to everyone, but I will be keeping it in my collection for those who think they can handle the subject matter.

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mikayla_h's review

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challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5


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cheerstochels's review

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adventurous challenging inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

hmmm i enjoyed this. really picked up speed when i got into it and really enjoyed it by the end. amazing writing too, i would read other works by jeannette, her voice is very good. 

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jadenchimes06's review

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3.75


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noareads415's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.75


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kyxshi's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

4.5

I don’t quite know how to talk about this book. I loved it. I hated it sometimes. I almost threw my phone at one point. I have been grappling with my own biases (I maintain my opinion that mental illness and difficult circumstances explain but in no way excuses the absolute neglect the Wallses subjected their children to) in the complexity of this family’s story.

This book will stick with me for a long time, I think.

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pinkbunnyy's review

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5.0


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