One among us: review by deepika tulsyan

 

One among us by Paige Dearth: a book review by Deepika Tulsyan

One among us: I usually read the blurb of any novel and then I decide whether I have to read the book or not. So initially I was really not into this book because of the blurb I thought of skipping it but because of my friend’s suggestion I took this book and I really can’t say you how grateful I am that I decided to read this book. This book is filled with anger, fear, tears, misery, mercy and what not.

Maggie was eleven years old when she was abducted and was put into the indescribably horrific sex trafficking. In captivity Maggie’s life turns into a nightmare most people couldn’t imagine. She took care of people around her as well she tried her best to cope with things. She always knew one day things will get over. Years after her abduction a strange man approaches her and she risks everything to break free this horrific life.

This is an unforgettable story of courage and survival. It’s a reminder for the people to open their blindfold and understand that horrible things can happen to anyone it’s how people deal with their casualty.

This book is not an easy one to read not for weak heart. The content of this book is so real but at the same time scary. The main highlight of this book is the description Dearth has described each and every thing in such a depth that at one point I thought of leaving the book but somehow I managed to continue reading it. This book is intense but worth reading. I won’t suggest this book to beginner because of its heavy content. Must read

Bruises on the skin faded,

but bruises on the heart and mind

left scares that took a lot longer to heal.