Who should read this book??

In my opinion this book would appeal to younger adults and adults. You definitely need to be an older audience because of the content of the book. I wouldn't use the word appealing, because the subject of being raped is not a good thing, but what attracts people to the book is that it is real and that it is descriptive.

If you are a student who is going to read this book, prepare yourself. You may have read other books such as "Speak" that is also about a rape story, but it doesn't compare to the graphics and details that Alice Sebold goes into. Before you start reading, make sure you understand that it is a memoir, and that nothing is made up. I think its also important for people to realize that this is only one case, and that this happens everyday. As far as discussion goes, you will want to discuss the entire book. Its not just one thing that happens, she goes through problems of rape, drugs, and finding friends who want to be around her.

The ENTIRE book is "mature content". She gets raped and describes in full detail; how when and where. Although it was kind of depressive and gross at some time, i didn't want to stop reading. I would highly suggest this be available for other students to read. It might not be appropriate to discuss in class, but its a great book.