I just finished Bastard Out of Carolina, and although I was disturbed by it, I was also enthralled by the struggles of all the characters. I think out of all the books we have read, this one examines the family in the most deep, profound way. Although the abuse to Bone is horrifying and the plot kept the pages turning, I also feel like this topic has been done over and over. Maybe I'm just jaded because of all the Lifetime movies, but it didn't seem like an original concept. Nervertheless, I still really enjoyed this book, and I loved Bone. I think this was my favorie book out of all the ones that we have read.