Lucky : A Memoir

The memoir, "Lucky," by Alice Sebold is extrememly readable -- a real page-turner. She takes us through the horrible experience of being raped by a stranger when she was a freshman at Syracuse University. She goes back and forth between the rape and her life before and after the fact. I really felt like she and I were sitting at the table with a cup of tea, while she told me the story.

Sebold is compulsive in her telling of her truth. She is courageous, open, relentless and unsentimental. I worked with rape victims for many years, she tells her story in the unflinching style of one who has grown tired of B.S. following a trauma. I loved this memoir.

I don't recommend this book to anyone who enjoys prose or literature. Sebold's use of a stripped down, matter-of-fact tone desensitizes her story. Though her rape was a traumatic event, I couldn't feel for her. Perhaps it was her intent not to draw out feeling to avoid pity but personally, I think it was uneffective in conveying her complete story because a memoir needs an emotional plot as well.

I wanted to put down this book before I was even half way though there were still many unfinished subplots like the conviction of her rapist.

I would expect this book in the children's/ preteen section if it weren't for the detailed account of the rape.

This book is powerful. I think every high school student should read it, boys and girls. The topic of rape needs to be discussed and understood by young and old people alike. This book really portrays all parties in a "human" light and it's truth is what makes it so powerful. I can't say enough good things about the writing style and the ease of reading, all the while, it draws you in and keeps you interested. Fantastic book!

The item was shipped in a timely manner, and bought at a very reasonable price! Loved the book!!!