I loved this book in all it’s innocence, pain and violence. It’s not a story untold but it is so well written it’s worth reading. This is not a happy story but the main character is resilient and brave, each emotion easily relatable. The author truly took care to make each character feel real, so much so I really felt I was slowly growing up with the characters as they navigated the hardships of life.

I’ve waited years to read this don’t quite know why but it hit me with full impact. When you’re considered white trash and looked down on it sticks with you. When you have alcohol and violence it’s lethal. Great writing.

This is a must read! Although a work of fiction, this story contains such powerful truths. The questions raised are hard, but need to be confronted.

Full of feeling....and now , reading the author's incredible afterward....I will reread this book. Meaningful.

I saw the movie years ago and the saw the book and had to read it! The characters are so real you can almost imagine "Bone" growing up before your eyes. Not for the weak of heart as it has some tough scenes played out but with the writers skill of story telling it is just amazing to read

I had to read this book for my first college English class and it was amazing. You get so in tune with all the characters and the ones you love in the beginning might be the same ones you hate in the end. When you find yourself wishing you could read faster just so you know what happens next is when you realize that this book is a great read.