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Book Review of The Glass Castle

The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle
Author: Jeannette Walls
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Book Type: Paperback
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As interesting as the story behind this woman's life really is, I could not get into this book. The writing style is so juvenile. I was shocked to hear that this woman was a journalist and got paid to write. I fully understand that this may just be her choosing to use a childish voice to get her point across... or for any number of possible reasons. I just do not think that it was a good choice on her part. The story itself was shocking and very interesting, I just could not get around the writing style.

Others may enjoy this book, as the story and characters are both strong; and I do understand it is a memoir, but I just could not enjoy it.