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: Many readers find the book "thrilling" but "disturbing," noting its "naked intimacy" and the way it forces the reader to confront subterranean emotions. Stylistic Choice

The favorite. In their parent’s eyes, they can do no wrong. This “blessing” is actually a curse of impossible expectation and a severe lack of genuine identity. Incest -324-

This spans decades, often telling the story of a family through specific historical pivot points. We see patterns repeat. We watch the abuser become the victim of time. : Many readers find the book "thrilling" but