** spoiler alert ** 
 As a person who can't NOT clean her room for a week, I find it distressing that someone can not clean their entire house for YEARS. And to think that this syndrome seems to have transcend across generations, as seen from Sarah's behavior, I think it's just scary. 
 This was a really, really well-written book. I liked the ending about Lucy starting the fire because I truly thought she was just going to call 911 and be done with it. I thought that a fire was more appropriate though, I can't explain why but it was a good ending. 
 I couldn't give this book the full 5 stars though because of certain loose endings. What about Sarah? Is she truly a hoarder? Does her boyfriend know, is that why he's okay with coming voer to the house to fix it up; is he in denial? What about the fire? Would anyone question it, suspect it to be arson? What happens to Lucy in the end? Does she get adopted by her best friend's family? 
 Still, it was a very, very good read. :D TIME WELL SPENT! I couldn't put the book done at all. :D