Review: This will haunt me forever
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 17, 2012
I could have given this book fewer stars because I found it terrible - terrible in it genius... and because it's going to give me nightmares for a long time. Yet, it wouldn't be fair at all. I was advised against reading it because I have a particular sensitivity to certain subject matter, seeing that one of the main characters is a pedophile who is bad to the bone. The story explores the line between good and evil, and what happens when one crosses from one side to the next. I couldn't resist reading it, so I went against my better judgment. The story jumps at you and grabs you by the neck, then it doesn't let go. It brings out the horror and tragedy of street life with a beautiful economy of words and surprising clarity. It is emotional, direct, and holds no punches. If you think you can handle the nightmares that come after, do not miss this book, even simply for Ms. Mosiman's exquisite writing style and character development.