Members with This Book
Most Helpful Reviews
see all reviews
Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “OMG! This book was wonderful. Unfortunately, I know people like this, having grown up in a valley in West Virginia. It could almost be my family! But people need to know that mental illness can be hereditary, and that it needs to be dealt with, not covered up.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Newest Reviews
see all reviews-
“Overall this was an enjoyable read. It is a sad story with many heartwrenching moments, and some disturbing family secrets, but there is an element of hope to over come them if you are looking for it.”
Amanda Cashin wrote this review Sunday, January 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this book!”
Sandra Hansen wrote this review Thursday, December 8, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Exquisite tale of poverty and abuse in the West Virginia coal country. Reminiscent of Joshilyn Jackson's The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, but not as dark.”
Katrina Stonoff wrote this review Wednesday, December 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ I really really liked this book. Told from the perspective of innocent Bethany, the goings-on of people around her are sometimes a puzzle, but she is intelligent enough to know that all is not right. Her cousin Reana Mae and her sister Tracy complicate her life , and they, each others. The end is a tragic circumstance that changes all their lives. Contrasts two cultures in the family, and secrets long hidden, plus the results of those secrets. ”
Jeannie S wrote this review Monday, November 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Raine said: This book focuses on 2 girls who are cousins (Behany and Reana Mae). Bethany is the narrator. Reana Mae survives abandonment and dysfunction, and they both survive mental illness in the family. There is also incest and lots of other dysfunctional family issues. It isn't all bad though - there are some very strong female characters who really help Bethany and Reana Mae make it through.
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Saturday, October 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 stars!”
“What a great read. There are issues in this book that people can relate to and others that are extremely shocking. Telling the story through the voice of Bethanyis great because the narration keeps the story simple when it really is not. This story took place in the 70's, which I also enjoyed because that is the era when I grew up. I kept comparing my live in suburban Philadelphia to Reana and Bethany's life in the West Virginia River Vally and Indianapolis. I love how Belle tied the loose ends together at the end.”
Raine wrote this review Sunday, September 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very good book about important issues that most people ignored then and still choose to do so today. ”
Erin Finecy wrote this review Tuesday, August 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent, very haunting. Could not put it down. There are parts hard to read so might not be suitable for young teens.”
Sandra R wrote this review Sunday, July 3, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful first novel”
Lindsay wrote this review Friday, May 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“OMG! This book was wonderful. Unfortunately, I know people like this, having grown up in a valley in West Virginia. It could almost be my family! But people need to know that mental illness can be hereditary, and that it needs to be dealt with, not covered up. ”
Anjeanett Grant wrote this review Wednesday, May 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
