Review: What a ride!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 26, 2012
Pig blew me away. I don't normally read adult literature but the characters in SBR Martin's story are relatable and the viewpoints, gritty.Some things come at you, shocking you to the very core. I would cringe, but still read. My head shook more than I think it ever has, but still I pressed on with a slight need to know what else could possible go wrong for this one or that one. The grit was even more so than a Piccoult novel (which I do enjoy-an exception, to my non-adult book rule!)SBR Martin's characters are introduced well, through memories and descriptions, forcing your eyes to press on, especially Lily's thoughts, which come unedited and raw.You begin to ask yourself, can one person experience this much pain and suffering? You think you're about to figure out what's in her hand just to learn that it's another twist.The use of storytelling is compelling and shocking. The ending came at me with great surprise! Here, this woman suffered so much abuse and even in the end, lived up to what her husband created: the woman who always protects her abuser...I loved the surprising twist in this novel and would read another of SBR Martin's books any day!Warning: This book is not for the passive or the sensitive for that matter. Be prepared for a different kind of roller-coaster ride. One that takes you down and down and down then twists and jerks you sideways until there isn't any breath left in your lungs breathe. When you close this book, you'll still feel just as breathless, wondering how you missed all the signs that pointed to the characters' inevitable outcome.