Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

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gloriabyrd's review

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adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0


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aubsends's review

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adventurous emotional sad 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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crystalsparkles's review

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3.75

It reads like a season of Shameless, it’s so sad. Over and over adults failed those kids. And yet they continued to have relationships with their parents. Families can be so complicated. 

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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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valmeac's review

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4.5


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cheerstochels's review

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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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bealittlebrave's review

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4.25


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readbycarina's review

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4.25


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nithyuh's review

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3.75


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