Out of the Dust

Reader reviewed by artemis

This book was okay, but it was too depressing for me. It was not enjoyable at all. The poem format didn't really work and was very confusing. Even the happy ending, which you never thought would occur, seems more of an afterthought--like the author tacked it on there for good measure. Billie Jo does go through a lot and how her father ignores her, steals the family money to go drinking and has a hand in her mother's death is sad. It's not an uplifting story and it's not very memorable. It's not for kids either. If you want to read an insightful story that won't make you sad or depressed, look somewhere else.