Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Because as other reviewers have said, The Glass Castle is one of my favorite books- but this seemed like it came from a different author and definitely for a younger readership. I pre-ordered it as well and couldn't wait for it to arrive. Then I couldn't wait to get to it, then for it to get better, and it just never did. Too many stereotypes and not an interesting enough plot were its biggest failings. Dysfunctional family books, stories of quirky and or bad parents, voices of young people telling tales of survival in tough circumstances are all of great interest to me, and I believe Jeanette Walls is a wonderful writer. Having said that, I still was very disappointed by this book.