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violetcat's review
5.0
Incredible, well-written book, though the subject may be disturbing to some readers. The story is about a widowed mom who takes in her best friend's son after she and her husband are accused of sexually abusing him. It makes you think about how well you really know your friends.
samanthajanecates's review
4.0
This book needs a trigger warning because I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
Kittle was brave in taking in such a heavy topic such as child sexual abuse. She sensitively and honestly tells a story of a young boy who is a victim of incest from both his parents, and how he navigates his feelings as the secret gets out.
Definitely an uncomfortable read but overall a well written piece. An earnest reminder that sexual abuse of children isn't just some horrible thing that occurs once in a blue moon, but is more common than people would like to believe.
After reading a few books with not so happy endings lately, The Kindness of Strangers has the perfect ending.
Kittle was brave in taking in such a heavy topic such as child sexual abuse. She sensitively and honestly tells a story of a young boy who is a victim of incest from both his parents, and how he navigates his feelings as the secret gets out.
Definitely an uncomfortable read but overall a well written piece. An earnest reminder that sexual abuse of children isn't just some horrible thing that occurs once in a blue moon, but is more common than people would like to believe.
After reading a few books with not so happy endings lately, The Kindness of Strangers has the perfect ending.
mikkelsonch's review
4.0
I appreciated the unambiguous ending, though it moved a bit slowly at times.
chefd's review
5.0
I never given a book five stars. But this was the best book of the year so far. I touched every emotion.
lw_304's review
4.0
Some disturbing content but a beautiful story of putting the pieces back together after tragedy and the love of family.
dawnkarry's review
5.0
What a heartbreaking story! I know the truth behind what this book is about is even more devastating than the author depicts, but hopefully it has brought and continues to bring awareness to such horrendous crime taking place all over the world. A good resource to find out more, Operation Underground Railroad is a great place to start, as well as Darkness to Light, the organization the author mentions in the acknowledgments. Beautifully written story of hope and restoration!
annetjeberg's review
4.0
Wow. This was so realistic, and it completely gripped me from beginning (tbh the third chapter, I needed some time to warm up) to end. Definitely a trigger warning for those who do not want to read about sexual abuse and pedophilia.
But that leaves me just one question: why are so many female characters always doing some artistic, culinary thing as a career? So many cooks, painters, and the list goes on that it really makes me wonder.
Either way: recommended!
But that leaves me just one question: why are so many female characters always doing some artistic, culinary thing as a career? So many cooks, painters, and the list goes on that it really makes me wonder.
Either way: recommended!
allie02's review
4.0
A great book but the subject matter was very disturbing at times. The premise of the book is about sexual child abuse. Very heavy & hard to read as a mother