Fitch flawlessly captures the different stages of adolescence as Astrid, with the help of an array of uniquely influential women, winds her way toward self-discovery. She adapts to her new environments and learns from them, but the aspiring artist always manages to retain pieces of herself, no matter how difficult. "White Oleander" is one of those rare books that can truly be understood at any age. Your mother doesn't have to have been an ingenious sociopath for you to relate to the deep bond that Astrid still feels toward Ingrid, even after coming to terms with her selfishness, instability, and lack of compassion...Much better than the movie, but the book usually is.
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