This story is very dark and disturbing. It is all about a 15 year old girl who had been kidnapped at age ten.  Her view on life is permanently skewed.  Although what happened  was not the girl's fault, can the same be said of her present actions?  This novel raises serious questions about the ability and responsibility of people who have become damaged through no fault of their own.  The author's portrayal of this teen is too on target for comfort.  It haunts me still.  It is a hard book to finish despite the large print and short chapters.