Review of I Had to Leave
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Review of I Had to Leave
I Had to Leave by Donna Jean Picerno follows the story of April and the devastating effects that child abuse and neglect had on her and her sisters after their father's death.
April had been a popular and happy cheerleader in high school, looking forward to going to college. Her parents had tried to give her and her little sisters the best life they could afford even though they were under massive financial strain. April's dad was diagnosed with cancer and died shortly after. After her father's death, April's mom took to drinking and became an entirely different person; she always asked April for more money. April had to drop out of school and started working sixty hours a week at a grocery store. This was only the beginning of a journey riddled with pain and suffering.
This book is a sensational novel. It's not a hidden fact that this book is thoroughly entertaining, and readers will quickly identify with it. The story is an incredible rollercoaster ride with breathtaking twists and turn. The book is very original, enthralling, and superb. The writing showed a tremendous amount of depth and heart and is sure to keep readers glued to the book till the very end. The author created a story so fresh that it blows past the reader's expectations. The way the author presented April's struggles can make the reader doubt whether this is a fictional tale — and that's a good thing.
The description of events was so apt that I was quickly drawn in to feel what the characters felt. One particular instance was when an unknown truck driver raped April. With every word the author penned down, I could paint vivid images in my mind of that drastic encounter. Such was the case for many other events in the book.
The author's writing style is simple and very easy to comprehend for all categories of readers. There was no use of ambiguous words that would make the reader pause to look them up. The chapters were also concise and straight to the point. In this book, the reader will meet a two-page chapter. Thankfully, it didn't make the book choppy.
Another big plus to the book is the characterization. The characters, dialogues, and story come together so beautifully. I commend the author's ability to create solid characters and engaging conversations. The most compelling character is Cobra. He is everything anyone would ask for in a friend. He loves April genuinely and is always ready to help her in all situations, even when it might cause danger to him. His act of selfless love is simply out of the world and is unparalleled.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. The writing was excellent, and the editing was exceptional. Therefore, I'd gladly award it 4 out of 4 stars. Lovers of thrillers would enjoy April's tale. However, I'd warn you that a rape scene was briefly described. Though it was a one-time description, sensitive readers should still tread with caution.
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very difficult thing
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