Review: Well Deserved 5 Star Rating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2014
Wow, I am still trying to catch my breath after reading this book. My heart is aching and it will be a very long time (if ever) before this story is forgotten.  Let me warn you that if you are seeking a slap happy feel good read, then pass this book up.  However, if you are looking for a well written, gritty, gripping and thought provoking book then you are going to want to read this book.This story takes place back in the late 1960's during the "hippie days".  The Vietnam war was in full force and drugs and violence ran rampant. The infamous Route 66 murderer is on the loose.Lilly was a runaway 15 year old who made an unwise decision to join up with Red, the leader of a violent Motorcycle gang and as a result, found her life in a downward spiral.  She experiences severe violence, rape and incidents that no young girl should be subjected to.  Just when she had given up hope, Red's brother Cricket arrives after his tour in VietNam. Cricket and Lilly had an immediate attraction but did not act on it right away for fear of Red's violent reaction. Lilly and Cricket eventually escape on a road trip via Route 66 to San Francisco to begin their new life together. No more hints or spoiler alerts...read the book.This story is very thought provoking. Important thoughts I will take away from this book is that everything happens for a reason.  Hug your children and make sure they know how much they are loved.  When one chapter of your life ends, then another will open.Roberta Kagan's talent shines bright in this book which is well deserving of a 5 star rating.