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Just like I have said about many of past reads, Wintergirls has a
beautiful cover. The cover has actually motivated me to take one of my
senior pictures through a stained glass window.

Since I read
the sypnosis of Wintergirls I just HAD to read the book. Well, after I
finally managed to get my hands on a copy (and a few more for my contest) I can say the book most certainly exceeded expectations.

The
style of writing Anderson uses is full of power, a combination of heavy
metaphors, horrifying memories and sickening thoughts twist together
around the reader, forcing them to continue. Although the saddness of
the book is hard to swallow and I often found myself struggling to
finish reading, its realism and strong plot keep me flipping the pages.

Besides
being powerfully written, the problems Lia face are realistic and
serious which made me curious. I have witnessed the effects of alcohol
addiction but never anorexia. Learning about the disease by reading a
wonderful novel makes the saddness of the disease easier to deal with.

The
research done by Anderson was excellent and her writing style has never
failed to impress me. Wintergirls is a gripping book that everyone
should get their hands on!