All the Ugly and Wonderful things-the perfect title for this dark tale of childhood, family and abuse. After taking a month and a half off from reading, this book took hold of me by the shoulders, shook me, and yelled "welcome back!". 
 Someone from goodreads said it perfectly for me... 
 "I came to the end of the novel with my mind reeling, my emotions scattered, and completely unsure exactly what I did feel about it...but one thing is certain; I felt. Oh hell, I felt." 
 I loved how this author did not tell you how to feel. I was not manipulated, instead I was "shown" and allowed to go through it on my own terms. It was most undoubtably uncomfortable at times and it was hard to not react passionately. This story will certainly provoke many conflicting reactions from different people depending on your views. I don't think I'll get these characters off my mind for a while.