A great story. Writing so vivid I felt as if ...
347502
A great story. Writing so vivid I felt as if I was there. Loved it and can't wait for the next one from Mr. Campbell!
1218623
This story draws you in and makes you feel apart of it. A great story. Tragedy, triumph, intense. Well written.
435676
Fabulous writing! I felt as though I was living in this story as I read on.  It is so real.  What a ride, crying one minute and laughing the next. Gripping until the end.  Love it!
1369069
This story was absolutely amazing. Beautifully written, the personalities were fleshed out and real. During some chapters I really felt like I was there.  I cried several times.
708033
Such great writing. Fantastic story. Wishing  for more. Had me at the end of seat all the way
4127169
A story that we all have lived and never thought it was possible.  This book made me want more.  I couldn't put it down.  The storyline was intriguing and haunting.  I felt like the author was telling my story.  This is a must read.
144013
A story that really can let feel you better.
The way of writing is very good.
Shortly: I loved it.
955529
Kotter has an incredible talent for telling a story that has perhaps been told many times before in a unique way that lets the reader see another side. He transforms the perspective by telling us about meerkats to illustrate the perhaps inherent rules of nature and the fact that behavior is just that, an undeniable, pre-decided route. As strange as it sounds, this book and it's story about wildlife made me stop and say, "maybe I'm not that weird". That level of relation, that feeling as if the author has captured something that until then the reader only felt but never saw described is what defines great writing and this book is, without a doubt, great writing.
4377710
Could not put this boo

Great writing,, I felt as though I knew the characters. I was .loved to tears.
4919430
A great read.  I couldn't put it down. The characters are so vivid so real I was transported into their lives, as flawed as they were. Much like Rachel, I too, on my morning commute, found myself wondering what goes on behind closed doors as I pass by lives on display.
2220399
This fabulous story is moving from the first page through the last.  It's moments of humor and moments of sadness are so human, you feel like you were there.  A great read.
2170855
A story and writing that will not be soon forgotten.  The author took real historical persons and facts and wove them into a story so fascinating and wonderful that I felt sad when the book ended.  The characters are so alive, charming, and vibrant.  She uses prose to paint beauty, strength, morality, and human cruelty on its highest levels.
3432031
This was a heartfelt real story.  You could feel the pain and loss at times and yet smiled because of the positivity that you have come to learn would exuded from this writer.

The writing was in a great story-telling format that allows you to feel like you are there watching the story unfold, to be included in the sessions and feel what the writer was feeling emotionally.

A great first book from this author.  It left me wanting to read more of her work.
1083145
A stunning story.  It is hard to believe that the author was not there with the characters who are so real, observing their every move and feeling their every emotion.  The writing is breathtaking.  You feel like you are there with the children and it reminds you vividly of what war does but how hope somehow survives.
2424776
This is a compelling story with quality writing. It's a book that really makes you feel and visualize what the author is writing. I don't believe any of it was based on fact, but the author handled the concept as if she knew what it would be like being locked up years in one room and giving birth.
4724813
Because I loved the story.
The characters were fantastic, especially Billy Todd, and so realistic you felt you knew them soon how.
The story flowed, and I wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen next.  The writing was so well done you could visualize all that happened.
I wish a sequel of years later  would be written.  I'd buy that one to.
1233459
Wonderful, paints a very vivid picture. Interesting and captivating story