Lucky
by Alice Sebold
Why did I read it?
This is a book that came in a “lot” of books I bought on E-bay. I’d read, and really enjoyed, the author’s novel The Lovely Bones a few years ago, and although the subject matter of this memoir seemed pretty disturbing, it also sounded interesting and this book got great reviews on amazon.
What’s it about?
This is the author’s memoir about her experiences being raped and beaten during her freshman year at Syracuse University and the aftermath, from the legal proceedings to her changed relationships with her friends and family. It opens the night of her rape (with the incident itself, actually) and continues through several years, to the author’s graduation from college and beyond.
Did I like it?
I really liked it, alot more than I expected to! Like I said, I was worried because the subject matter was a bit depressing, but this was one of the best memoirs I’ve read. It was part survivor story, part legal drama, part addiction memoir, and more. The author wrote in a straightforward, honest style, and the “characters” aren’t made into cliches, they’re flawed but for the most part, empathized with. I’m so glad I read this book!
Rating:
A
