Bastard out of Carolina

Creepy. Sad. Have no idea why this was a bestseller. I wish I had the time back that I used to read this book. ( )

Vasst, rappt och långsamt. Skitigt, fult och elakt. Fruktansvärt bra skriven bok som berör ända in i själen. Tristero fortsätter att leverera livsnödvändig litteratur till svenska folket. ( )

Just wow! This was a book that I abhorred. It made me nauseous. I should not have finished it. This was a tragedy for sure: child abuse and rape. This was no happy ending. I do not know what compelled me to think of it. This is the stuff of which nightmares are made. A grim story with superb writing that compelled this reader to continue. I don't recommend if you are squeamish. 326 pages ( )

This book crushed me. ( )

This was both funny and harrowing. I thought the voice was great and the characters memorable, the writing a pleasure to read. I'm sure it's got flaws that I didn't notice or overlook, but I thought it was a great read -- the best of the year so far for me. ( )