A powerful book. The story of a young girl from India sold into child prostitution. It was heartwrenching in some parts but a still a beautiful story. ( )

A disgusting read. Skipped through a lot. It's not a "devastating look into a global crisis" as noted on the cover. It's a sick book about a poor girl. Had a hard time processing it. ( )

This is a graphic and haunting account of the life of an Indian child prostitute, Batuk. She was sold into prostitution by her father at the age of 9 and is 15 when she begins her journal, The Blue Notebook. Despite the disturbing and graphic content it is a compelling read and Batuk's voice will stay with me for a long time. ( )

So sad! I read this in a single day. ( )

Not finished with this audio book yet. It's tough material -- about the life of an East Indian girl sold into prostitution in Bombay, told in the form of her journal. Some of the writing and observations are wonderful. My only criticism is that some sections were very matter of fact and others were deeply philosophical, with little transition between the two. I found that somewhat jarring. Perhaps it would be different in written form. It certainly gave me insight into a very different world from the one I live in. ( )