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It's a sick and twisted book involving two boys and everyone around them. I love this book, it's one of my all-time favorites. It's a short book and doesn't exactly have an abundant vocabulary, however it brings you into many perspectives and really gets you into the story.
I read this book because I heard about the movie. Fortunately I read book first and was blown away. Great book, ok movie.
I think that this is the first novel I've read that made me cry. But most of all, READ IT. This is a sure sign that this is not your ordinary novel.
Once close to the end of the book, and then at the actual end.This is a powerful and disturbing novel that needs to be read. I just want to say that this one of the best novel I've read. It actually made me cry twice.
I needed to know what happened next so I stayed up until 4 AM three days in a row and I finally finished it.I don't really have anything to say about the story.others have done that already. I started this novel three days ago thinking that I'll read a chapter or two and then go to sleep. I stayed up until 4 AM and read 95 pages in one sitting.
Prepare to be shocked, disturbed, and touched. You won't regret it.-Ater
I had been doing some research on child sexual abuse for my upcoming novel, and came across this book as a cross-reference on how things are in today's world. Some of the scenes are not for the faint-hearted as adult themes run the course from alcoholism and drug addiction to cruising behavior and the gay lifestyle in small town America. Other than that, a first-rate novel from a powerful writer. Very well-written, full of escapades and scary times in the lives of two boys marred by sexual abuse. But read the book first, then see the film. One lad is so traumatized he believes aliens are responsible, as some 5 hours disappear from his life. I read the book in one sitting. I would have liked to have seen more dialogue in the novel that wasn't so staticky.
The other lad gives in to child prostituion, but somehow survives. That the two meet to talk about a dark day from their past is unique, and Scott Heim tells it the only way he knows how: with grace and aplomb. You may also want to rent or buy the movie version as well, as there are strong performances by some great actors. This upcoming author has much to say in our difficult times.
Scott Heim is a mastermind and I'm looking forward to reading his other books. I suggest watching the movie first if you plan on watching it because the book is 10 times better and the movie would be a disapointment. Best book I've ever read, and I've read a lot of books. Read Mysterious Skin if you would like an addicting, disturbing, descriptive, absolutely the best book you've ever read, kind of thing. I'm making the movie sound like it sucks, it doesn't, they are both absolutely wonderful. But a lot was left out in the film. once again I will say. *watch the movie FIRST*
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