Read it when it first came out. Excellent story line that resonates. A story of substance which seems to be missing in a great many of the recent “best sellers”.
One of our first book club reads about 18 years ago….I’ve read it again since that and enjoyed it just as much the second time around. Did you like it? It was hard to ‘choose’ who was right, who was wrong. Another book that challenges you like that is The Light Between Oceans….doing the right thing for the wrong reason -vs- doing the wrong thing for the right reason.
It was the first book I read after finishing school – finally a book that wasn’t a textbook or required reading! I loved it so much it launched me back into the voracious reading habits I’d had as a child.
Glad I read book. Some of best books are depressing because they tell read life stories. But, do like when endings are less depressing and more hopeful.
Yes, a very long time ago, but I read it after I saw the movie, so I already knew what was going to happen, but helped to understand the events of the plot better.
Read it a long time ago. Was spending the weekend at a friend’s place and had nothing to read at night so I borrowed it from her. Needless to say I pretty much ignored her for the rest of my visit?…yes we are still friends, luckily she is a bookworm just like me.
I remember liking it long ago.
Great story about tolerance and consequences!
A favorite – highly recommend!
Very good book
If it’s anything like the movie,,, loved it!!
Excellent
Long time ago. Very good book. One day I hope to re-read
Yes and I enjoyed it.
I read it a very long time ago, and remember it as being very good. I believe that there was a movie made as well… or maybe not! Haha!
One of my all time favorites!
Wonderful book.
Yes
Loved it; well written.
ages ago—-great!!!
Yes
Yes it is fascinating.
Hmmmmm sounds familiar……..
Yes! Great book!
Really good
Years ago!
Omg so good!!! Don’t watch the movie, read it!
Yep, years ago. Not my favorite, but worthwhile.
@Kayrene same here.
I loved the movie, and bought the book because of it. I need to read it!
One of my favorites from Oprah’s book club
Never read it but it’s on my bookshelf. The movie was great
Read it long ago, did not like it.
I read it a long time ago. I enjoyed it. I saw the author interviewed and loved his story about what inspired him to write it.
The movie is good too!
Yes. It was a really good book. Much better than the movie.
No – but after these comments, I want to read it.
Loved it
Loved it!
Yes was ok
Seen the movie – brilliant ?
Yes but a long time ago. I do remember liking it.
Andre de Bubus III is one of my favorite writers. Heavy stuff but beautifully written. Also a movie.
I had to stop, at the time I needed something that did not take be deeper into depression.. My husband read it………He Loved It.
Yes and love it. Some say it’s too dark, frustrating and sad. I say it’s got great depth and controversy. Thought provoking:)
Yes, very good
Yup. Years ago when it was first published. Very moving.
Loved that book!
yes years ago, didn’t care for it
Yes ! It’s definitely worth the read ?
Loved it !
Yes, a long time ago and gave it to two other people to read. Liked it very much.
Read it a long time ago
good book!
Loved it—very thought provoking
Loved it. And very thought provoking as Sonya has said.
saw the movie
Read it when it first came out. Excellent story line that resonates. A story of substance which seems to be missing in a great many of the recent “best sellers”.
Substance is exactly what I’ve been missing lately!
One of our first book club reads about 18 years ago….I’ve read it again since that and enjoyed it just as much the second time around. Did you like it? It was hard to ‘choose’ who was right, who was wrong. Another book that challenges you like that is The Light Between Oceans….doing the right thing for the wrong reason -vs- doing the wrong thing for the right reason.
And a very impactful movie
I loved that book
No. What’s it about?
A mistake, how it affected another, pride.
Yes! Saw the movie too. Book is better of course.
Loved the book!
Many years ago, yes. Liked it better than the movie.
??♀️ Really enjoyed the book! The movie obviously was not as good.
Yes wonderful
I loved it, and the author lives very close by.
Another one added to my list! ???♀️
Not yet. On my shelf.
Great book?
Wonderful book..great story and very well written
I read it many many years ago. I wasn’t overly enamoured of it.
Long ago & I loved it.
Yes, a long time ago. It was quite good.
I did many years ago. It was really good. The movie was good too.
It was the first book I read after finishing school – finally a book that wasn’t a textbook or required reading! I loved it so much it launched me back into the voracious reading habits I’d had as a child.
Yes
Loved it. The movie excellent as well
i loved it
Good but very sad
Yes, I read it several years ago. Powerful book (bec I remember it!) but I agree with Liza B. above — quite sad.
Years ago, but very good.
Loved it! Suspenseful
Interesting story,
Loved that book.
Great book!
Loved it!!!
Many years ago
It’s good
Not my favorite. Depressing.
Glad I read book. Some of best books are depressing because they tell read life stories. But, do like when endings are less depressing and more hopeful.
Years ago! Remember that it was good, but that’s about it.
Love
Yes, a very long time ago, but I read it after I saw the movie, so I already knew what was going to happen, but helped to understand the events of the plot better.
Yes. Very real.
Yes- love it!
Yes. It stuck with me for a long time.
I read it many, many years ago. Its a thinker. I liked it, but theres some things about it that arent right.
Read it a long time ago. Was spending the weekend at a friend’s place and had nothing to read at night so I borrowed it from her. Needless to say I pretty much ignored her for the rest of my visit?…yes we are still friends, luckily she is a bookworm just like me.
Yes. It is very good. I highly recommend it.
It was a great book… but so sad
Excellent book! Read it several years ago. Still remember it.
Yes, very good read
Many years ago. Very good book.
I did few yrs ago
It was a long time ago, but I remember it being a compelling and powerful read.
Yes, very emotional, I’ve read all his books since.
Yes….excellent………….
Yes. A very engrossing read.
Yes…many years ago…I believe it was one of Oprah’s Book Club.
one of my favorites
Yes, a very powerful story, albeit sad.
Read it decades ago. Just put it on my read again list.
a bit on the heavy side
Just finished reading House of Sand & Fog, too depressing for me although it was a good plot line.