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A review by jennitarheelreader
Rust & Stardust by T. Greenwood
5.0
5 sensitive stars to Rust & Stardust! ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ And Happy Publication Day!
Even though I knew this would be a heart-rending book, I trusted Greenwood to write in a respectful way without being sensationally graphic, and somehow, even knowing the devastating ending ahead of time, there were peeks of hope that kept this from being an overwhelmingly bleak book.
In Camden, New Jersey in 1948, 11-year old Sally Horner is desperate to be seen and have friendships, to be part of the group. In order to be initiated into a group of girls, she is told she has to steal a notebook from Woolworthโs. Frank LaSalle, a seedy and convicted felon recently released from prison, catches her in the act and misleadingly portrays himself as an FBI worker.
What follows is the two tragic years Sally spends with LaSalle, as they travel cross country, and he repeatedly abuses her.
Even though I knew how it would unfold because it is a story based on true events, at each step, I was hoping, practically pleading, for a different outcome for Sally. There are opportunities for help and near misses, and each time, I kept hoping.
T. Greenwood uses a deft and sensitive hand along with beautiful writing to paint this somber story with respect to Sally Horner and her family and to give them a voice in these disheartening and devastating events. The Authorโs Note is not to be missed and shows the heart of the author.
Thank you to St. Martinโs Press for the advance review copy. All opinions are my own.
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
Even though I knew this would be a heart-rending book, I trusted Greenwood to write in a respectful way without being sensationally graphic, and somehow, even knowing the devastating ending ahead of time, there were peeks of hope that kept this from being an overwhelmingly bleak book.
In Camden, New Jersey in 1948, 11-year old Sally Horner is desperate to be seen and have friendships, to be part of the group. In order to be initiated into a group of girls, she is told she has to steal a notebook from Woolworthโs. Frank LaSalle, a seedy and convicted felon recently released from prison, catches her in the act and misleadingly portrays himself as an FBI worker.
What follows is the two tragic years Sally spends with LaSalle, as they travel cross country, and he repeatedly abuses her.
Even though I knew how it would unfold because it is a story based on true events, at each step, I was hoping, practically pleading, for a different outcome for Sally. There are opportunities for help and near misses, and each time, I kept hoping.
T. Greenwood uses a deft and sensitive hand along with beautiful writing to paint this somber story with respect to Sally Horner and her family and to give them a voice in these disheartening and devastating events. The Authorโs Note is not to be missed and shows the heart of the author.
Thank you to St. Martinโs Press for the advance review copy. All opinions are my own.
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com