As soon as I read the first line on the back of this book, I knew I would read it."When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy." Now, nobody panic. I do NOT want to kill my daddy. I quite like my daddy. (Just to clarify.)
It has actually been on my "to read" list for quite some time now, so when I saw it at The Paperback Book Exchange, I was pretty happy. I've got to say, it was not what I was hoping for. It was a somewhat difficult read because it is written in first person of a little southern girl. I also thought it was unique though, in that it was wise and funny and yet it was a heart wrenching story about this neglected little girl.
It is a short pretty quick book with some language. I don't see a younger person staying engaged in the book long because of the style of writing. I really don't know how I feel about this one. Anyone read it?
Liked this one too. There is a sequel. I own it but haven't read it yet. You may have inspired me to pull it out and read it.
ReplyDeleteI read the first several chapters while sitting in Borders (back in the days of Borders) and was intrigued, but never got back to it. Then, strangely enough, I saw the last 20 minutes of movie of it (it was a made for tv thing, I don't know, maybe a hallmark movie or on lifetime or something?) and was intrigued again, but still never got back to it. Heh, now i don't know if I ever will.
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