Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 8/26/2016 + 1180 more book reviews

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Powerful novel told through the eyes of a 12-year-old abused child. The novel told the story of Ruth Anne Boatwright, who was born a bastard into the wild Boatwright family of Greenville, South Carolina. Ruth Anne, who is known as "Bone" was born to a young unwed mother named Anney who tried to get "illegitimate" removed from Bone's birth certificate without success. Bone was loved by Anney and the rest of the Boatwright clan but then Anney married "Daddy Glen" who winds up abusing Bone both physically and sexually. Bone's experiences were very tragic and this part of the story was very emotional and hard to read. Otherwise, the novel was written with colorful prose and reminded me somewhat of To Kill a Mockingbird but in a much harsher light. I would recommend this one overall but be advised of the brutality described in the novel.

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