I could not put this book down ... I read it back in 1999 .... and as soon as I saw the previews for it, I knew it was this book before even hearing the title! The story line is amazing, the characters are beautiful ... One of my fav books that I have recommended over and over ... and will continue to do so.

I love this book, it's one of m favorites

Good book hard to read sometimes just because of the nature of the story

I would recommend reading the book before seeing the movie. I happened to see the movie first and then found out it was a book. But I have always felt the book tells the true story the writer wanted to tell. I enjoyed this book more than the movie. I read it in 1 night.

What a brilliant literary work. I was completely captivated by this book and even more so the second time I read it. The story is exceptionally well written and moving and really offers a different perspective and narrative to a murder. I absolutely couldn't put it down either time I read it! Kudos to Alice Sebold!

I loved this book. The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars was the weirdness of the kiss at the end, and maybe a couple other nitpicky bits. For those who don't know, this is the story of a teenage girl who was murdered and is now watching her family grieve and cope, and watching her killer seeming to get away with the crime. It's a gut-wrenching story, but one that leaves you smiling through those tears by the end. (The movie was pretty darn good too!)

I really enjoyed this book too. Gives you a different perspective on trauma's of life and the after life.

definitly a page turner you don't want to put down to fnd out what happens next

I loved this book. I like her writing style that I had to get two of her other books and read them as well

Don't watch the movie!!!! The book is beautifully written, sometimes goes off into la la land for a little too long, but the story is deep and very well written.

I loved this book you should read the other book she has wrote

It was a very interesting book but a little slow, I waited for it to pick up but oddly enough still enjoyed the book.

This was a good book. I liked it, but cannot say that I loved it. It does however give you another way to look at life and death. I know many people that love this book though.