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Okay, because I live in roughly the Western Pennsylvania where this is set, maybe I'm a bit biased. But O'Dell can write and create characters that while flawed aren't the least bit pathetic. The atmosphere she created, particularly with Harley in the woman's house, lingers with me still.

Back Roads is a well written, gritty novel about growing up poor and having your innocence yanked at a tender age due to tough life circumstances. The characters breathe real air and their lot in life will surely make you appreciate your own. A good read.

a very quick and enjoyable read. Graphic and disturbing sex scenes and a psychological twist.. You will like it, I read it in less than 2 days.

Great Book

An Oprah book list book which is a somewhat sad insight into the plight of a young man trying to keep his family together. alot of responsibility for one so young. A very good book

A quick read. Absorbing, but like all Oprah's picks it is depressing. Deals with child abuse, murder, insanity, incest, adultery...not light and fluffy.