I new going into the reading that it is a New York Times Bestseller, but I didn’t really have any expectations for the book. At first I wasn’t sure if I was going to particularly like the book but it ends up that I enjoyed it more then anticipated. The author does an exceptional job of using words that actually create an intense image in the reader’s head. I could actually imagine the era, 1964 due to the descriptions that she uses. I think this book can be used for more then a historical racial issue but it could also be used to show children that not all families are perfect. No matter how hard a child tries he/she cannot change what type of family they are brought up in. The author does particularly well at foreshadowing events that take place throughout the book. This book is an easy read and I would recommend this book to others.