We live in a culture where anything that is not terrible is referred to as "amazing," so please understand that when I say this book is amazing, I mean it in the original sense of the word. I am in awe of how intense, powerful, and GOOD this book is. That's not to say it isn't heartbreaking (it is), or that it won't make you angry (it will), but in spite of this, you won't be able to put it down. Easily one of the most emotionally exhausting books I've ever read, but also one of the most beautiful.