Review: Tragic and Touching
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 23, 2013
I was fortunate enough to have read the original version of this, and although it was good, this new version is REALLY good. This revised telling is less gritty and more emotionally-pulling.Yes, it deals with the very tough issue of rape and it's aftermath. Yes, it is a very short novella. Yes, it is not a read for everyone. But it is a topic that needs to be discussed because unfortunately, tragic events like this one do happen everyday and not enough support is available to the victims.I think the author does an excellent job of emotionally investing the reader in Mia's feelings and does what I feel is a very accurate portrayal of the whole situation. I feel the shorter length of the story makes it easier to digest such a heavy issue. It makes it not such an emotional drain like a longer novel would be.I will continue on this tragic and touching journey with Mia and recommend others do as well.