This has been made in to a movie, which I haven't seen, and after reading what I have read so far, I can't imagine it could match the quality of the novel. This is very well written. I was hooked from the very first paragraph, which you can read, along with the first 2.5 chapters on Amazon for free. The descriptions are awesome, with some "one-liners" (if you will) that just say it all.
The story line is interesting and suspenseful. I don't want to give too much away because I think the author's way of moving the plot is a big part of why I'm hooked. It takes place in a poverty stricken area of the Ozarks. The main character is a 16 year old girl whose mom is mentally ill, father cooks meth, and has two younger brothers to look after. She is looking for her father who is out on bond and has disappeared ...and that's all I'm giving away!
I highly recommend this one. Now, I'm going to go finish it, I'll post again to let you know if I still like it after I'm finished.
Did I mention I really like the writing?
Brandon, I know you don't prefer female narrators, however, this girl has bigger balls than most of the guys we hang out with...I'm just sayin'...
Emily
I'd like a Winter Bone. Tee-hee. I'm 12.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea this was a book. I should have assumed - all the great movies are. I will probably end up watching the movie first because I really want to get to it before the Oscars, but perhaps I'll grab the book. I have so many on my shelf to read already!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up. I'm excited to read this! I like strong female narrators personally. In fact, I prefer them.
And I laughed my ass off at you, Natalie.
Yeah, I guess the title has several meanings! Natalie, I actually thought that you would like this one...regardless of the title!
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