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I not sure exactly how to feel about this book. I did really enjoy the writing, and I think I could give it to some of my Street Lit fans. Unlike most street lit, the writing is really pretty lovely and I did find myself caring about Precious and her terrible, horrible situation.
Still, I absolutely despise books that thrive on the pain they pile on their characters. Precious has rape, incest, illiteracy, AIDS, multiple pregnancies, obesity, and homelessness to contend with at sixteen years old. ...more
Still, I absolutely despise books that thrive on the pain they pile on their characters. Precious has rape, incest, illiteracy, AIDS, multiple pregnancies, obesity, and homelessness to contend with at sixteen years old. ...more
Very disturbing but not to be missed. Can't wait to see the film adaptation later this year.
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This is a rough book to read, but I'm still somehow glad that I finally read it. A coworker was commenting that she doesn't like it when authors manipulate your emotions, to make you cry. Sapphire wasn't manipulating- simply letting some truth out.
Incredibly painful truth. ...more
Incredibly painful truth. ...more
This was ok. A little difficult to read at first, but it's short. The story of course, while it's easy to dismiss it as fiction, is sadly all too real for many people so it can be a little depressing to read and feel through.
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This book was very, very hard to read but very powerful all the same.
Nov 03, 2009
Maryanne
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