Title: Important reading
Review: I finished this book last night, but I'll be thinking about it for quite some time. When she was 18 years old, Alice Sebold was raped. Obviously, the event changed her life. "Lucky" is the story of the rape, the trial and how both affected her life. It's disturbing and graphic, but I think that was necessary. After reading the book, I was amazed by Ms. Sebold's strength and intelligence. Although I can't understand what she's been through, I think I can imagine it a litttle bit. Maybe that was her goal; to have me see her as a person rather than a victim.I also think I can see some of the origins of "The Lovely Bones" in this experience. That book has become even more meaningful to me after reading this one."Lucky" is not an easy book to read, but I think it is worthwhile - in the telling for Ms. Sebold, and in the reading for me.
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