So B. It is a moving story of determination and love. Even when everything was against her, protagonist Heidi manages to survive–thanks to a lot of luck and her amazing neighbor, Bernadette. Sarah Weeks’s beautifully poetic writing reaches all of the reader’s senses. Her character development is so detailed and interesting, even those who just briefly enter the story. I actually questioned if the book was based on a true story (which it’s not), but the plot felt like much of what Weeks created could have really happened. There were definitely holes and impossibilities in the story but I’m glad those details weren’t there as it made for a more heart-warming story. Those who love a feel-good read will enjoy this book.

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  4 religious exclamations.

Violence/Gore:  Few (6) brief incidents including several secondhand reports of death; reference to road kill.

Sex/Nudity:  Implied sexual activity because character is pregnant.

Mature Subject Matter:

Mental disabilities, gambling, death, cancer, theft.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Character asks another if she is drunk; character smokes a cigar.