_Shabanu: Daughter of the Winds
By Suzanne Fisher Staples       

Publisher's Note:  Life is both sweet and cruel to strong-willed young Shabanu, whose home is the windswept Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. The second daughter in a family with no sons, she’s been allowed freedoms forbidden to most Muslim girls. But when a tragic encounter with a wealthy and powerful landowner ruins the marriage plans of her older sister, Shabanu is called upon to sacrifice everything she’s dreamed of. Should she do what is necessary to uphold her family’s honor—or listen to the stirrings of her own heart?

Overall Review:  Shabanu: Daughter of the Winds is the coming-of-age tale of a young Muslim girl who lives in the Cholistan desert in Pakistan.  Suzanne Fisher Staples tells a poignant story portraying the life and culture of these desert families and the role of women in them.  The language is stark and vivid, much like the lives and landscape of the desert people Staples is writing about.  The story is a little slow to get going and continues somewhat unremarkably for a while, giving a detailed picture of how life is for a young Pakistani desert girl whose family raises camels.  One keeps wondering again and again when the climax will come, then suddenly it’s there like a hammer strike and the story explodes!  In the conversation with the author in the back of the book, Staples says that Shabanu is an exploration of the “universality of human experience” and the similarities of women across many cultures; however, I found it very difficult to overcome the drastic and sometimes shocking differences between Shabanu’s culture and my own.  In the end, though, I found myself in tears over the spirit of a young girl struggling against the strictures of her society and how she reconciled herself to them and became a woman.  An eye-opening and thought-provoking read.  Overall Rating:  4 our of 5 Stars.

Content Review:
Violence: Few strong Instances

Profanity:  None

Sexual Content: Several mild instances

Mature Themes:  Few strong instances

Recommended Age Group: 14+

There are several instances of death in this book, both by natural causes (they do live in a harsh desert climate) and by less natural.  Two main characters’ lives and virginity are threatened, and there is at least one instance of a harsh beating.

There is no profanity to speak of. 

The family lives in the desert in small huts and raises camels; issues of both animal and human sexuality are referred to several times, though never detailed or in a base manner.  Again, the virginity of characters is threatened. 

Mature themes are based mostly in the fact that girls are married off at age thirteen to one of their parents’ choosing and all the ramifications therein, and the potential rape of a young girl.  Sexual themes in raising animals, close desert life, and girls thinking of their own futures—while never explicit in any way—would also lend the book toward a more mature audience. 

Shabanu is rrecommended for ages 14+.

_This review was written by Kristen.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Laurel Leaf, a Random House Imprint for a review.

Ice
by Sarah Beth Durst

Publisher's Note:  When Cassie was little she thought her mother had been taken prisoner by trolls because of a deal she’d made with the Polar Bear King. Just a fairy tale to soothe a child whose mother had died. But on her eighteenth birthday, the “fairy tale” comes true when the Polar Bear King comes to take Cassie for his bride. Realizing she has the power to save her mother, Cassie makes her own deal with the bear and finds herself on a journey against time, traveling across the brutal Arctic to the land east of the sun and west of the moon. It is a journey that will teach Cassie the true meaning of love and family—and what it means to become an adult.

Overall Review: Talking animals, magical transformations, sentient winds—have you ever wondered if there could be a logical explanation for all the fantastical things that happen in fairy tales? In Ice, Sarah Beth Durst explores exactly this question, setting a classic Scandinavian fairy tale ("East of the Sun, West of the Moon") in a modern-day world of scientific facts. Cassie has grown up at an Arctic research station with her scientist father and his team, studying polar bears. When bizarre things start happening to her, she has a hard time believing it—but soon, she's falling head-over-heels into a fairy tale world more wild and wonderful than anything she could have imagined. I'm not sure I've ever read a book quite like Ice. It captivated me from the first page, pulling me deep into Cassie's frozen home and keeping me frantically turning pages until the end. Although there were places in which I felt that the story lacked detail, and some of the storylines and explanations felt weak, it still made for a delightfully compelling winter read that had me thinking about the story even after I'd closed the book for the last time. If you're looking for a fairy tale that's not quite like anything you've read before, Ice is the book for you! Overall Rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Content Review:
PROFANITY:  Mild, but consistent throughout the novel

VIOLENCE:  Mild, one or two instances that verged on moderate

SEXUAL CONTENT: Mild to moderate

MATURE THEMES: Mild

RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 16+

Profanity is mostly fairly mild, but is scattered consistently throughout the novel.

Violence is mostly mild, with one or two scenes (of a polar bear eating a seal) that might be considered moderate; however, the description is not particularly graphic and the scene is handled in a light and amusing way rather than an intense one.

Sexual content is mild to moderate; all descriptions are extremely tame and handled in a sweet manner, but there are a few discussions about a "wedding night" (a husband tells his wife that it is their wedding night; a wife tells her husband they never have a wedding night). Two married characters kiss in bed and it is implied that they have sex, but it is not described. A character is pregnant.

Mature themes consist of sacrifice, endurance, and a girl growing up without a mother.

This book is recommended as a Clean Read for ages 16+.

_This review was written by Cindy M.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer

_Sixpence in her Shoe
by Phyllis McGinley

Publisher's Note:  None - This is an older title in its sixth reprinting!

Overall Review:  This collection of essays about all aspects of homemaking is written in an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek manner that will make you smile—and maybe even giggle once or twice. Sixpence in Her Shoe is more than just a rosy-eyed view of domesticity; McGinley makes her arguments for the stay-at-home housewife in an articulate, educated manner, with plenty of exceptions to her rules. In fact, the thing I liked best about this book is that, while McGinley has plenty of her own opinions to bring to the fore, the overall message of her delightful book seems to be "figure out what works for YOU." In hilarious manner, she explains how most of the popular advice given to young wives has little bearing on her marriage: her husband never wants to talk about his work, he longs to be given a list of problems to fix around the house, and he can't stand to have his wife get up and prepare a hot breakfast for him. Likewise, McGinley urges her readers to find their own rhythm when it comes to being a wife, homemaker, and mother. In a few places, the book seemed to drag a little as the author went off on a tangent or got bogged down in details.  However, overall it was a very entertaining read! Sixpence in Her Shoe is perfect for homemakers of all sorts—whether they stay at home full time or not, have kids or not, or subscribe to conventional ideas or not.  Overall Rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Content Review:

PROFANITY: Very mild

VIOLENCE: None

SEXUAL CONTENT: Very mild

MATURE THEMES: None

RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 18+

There is one instance of very mild profanity (a religious epithet used in its proper context). At one point, the author says that sex (along with religion and politics) is one of the three topics that inspires the liveliest discussions at dinner parties. The content of this book is appropriate for any age; however, since it is most likely to be of interest to married women, Sixpence in Her Shoe is recommended as a Squeaky Clean Read for ages 18+.

This Review was Written by Cindy B.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer

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Siddhartha
by Herman Hesse (translated by Rika Lesser)

Publisher's Note:  One of the most widely read novels of the twentieth century, Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha explores the struggle of the soul to see beyond the illusions of humankind and achieve a deeper wisdom through spirituality. Born into wealth and privilege, Siddhartha renounces his place among India’s nobility to wander the countryside in search of meaning. He learns suffering and self-denial among a group of ascetics before meeting the Buddha and coming to realize that true peace cannot be taught: It must be experienced. Changing his path yet again, Siddhartha reenters human society and earns a great fortune. Yet over time this life leaves Siddhartha restless and empty. He achieves enlightenment only when he stops searching and surrenders to the oneness of all. 

Overall Review: Siddhartha, the son of a high-caste Brahmin priest, from an early age hopes to achieve total enlightenment—to be able to completely transcend his life. Deciding quickly that he cannot find the knowledge and happiness he desires among his people, he and his friend Govinda leave the Brahmins to become “shramanas”, ascetic holy men. Over the course of his life Siddhartha follows many paths and many teachers, until at last he discovers the one thing that will lead him to true peace. A fictional account inspired by (but not quite based on) the life of the man who became the Buddha, Siddhartha is a beautifully written tale of one man’s quest for spiritual joy. Like the river which brings Siddhartha to his final awakening, the book flows slowly and sweetly, rich with lovely language and profound insights. For those who are looking for a quiet, reflective read, Siddhartha is the perfect choice! Overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Content Review: 

PROFANITY: Very mild

VIOLENCE: Very mild

SEXUAL CONTENT: Strong

MATURE THEMES: Mild

RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 21+

There is extremely mild profanity, consisting of very mild oaths and exclamations.

Violence is also very mild; a character is bit by a poisonous snake and dies.

Although there are only a few scenes of sexual content in Siddhartha, there are a few parts that are fairly explicit and would not be suitable for young people. (Although the sexual act itself is not described, there are a few explicit passages describing arousal or longing.)

Mature themes are mild, and consist of seeking for spiritual knowledge, running away from home, and death.

Siddartha is recommended for ages 21+.

_This review was written by Cindy B.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Sterling for a review.

_ The Next Door Boys
by Jolene B. Perry  

Publisher's Note:  With her body still recovering from last year's cancer treatments, Leigh Tressman is determined to be independent. Despite the interference from her overprotective brother, the ever-expanding line of young men ready to fall in love with her--not to mention the physical frustrations and spiritual dilemmas Leigh discovers what it actually means to stand on her own and learns that love can be found in unexpected but comfortable places.

Overall Review:  The Next Door Boys by Jolene B. Perry portrays an independent character, Jane, entering college to find her way to freedom.  Situations lie around every bend, which make Jane more dependent on her brother and his roommate (aka the boys next door).  Readers will identify with Jane as she flies along the roller coaster ride of identity-struggle, as both reader and Jane feel the heartache of a girl trying to find herself.  The experiences are vivid while the diction provides words that carry a sting as well as a caress. As her life spirals out of control, Jane’s relationships go flying and she is forced to scramble for those relationships she wants to hang onto and those she is willing to let go.  The Next Door Boys provides a close-up of the courage necessary to untangle one’s own life.  Overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars.  

  Content Review:

VIOLENCE:  None

PROFANITY:  None

SEXUAL CONTENT:  Mild

MATURE THEMES:  Moderate

RECOMMENDED AGE:   16+

Sexual content is seen in descriptions of factors related to infertility. 

Mature themes include fatal illness, infertility, and war. 

The Next Door Boys is a Clean Read for ages 16+.

_This review was written by Meg.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Cedarfort for a review.

Century #1:  Ring of Fire
by P.D. Baccalario

Publisher's Note:  Every hundred years, four kids from four cities must save the world.

Rome, December 29.

A mix-up with their reservations forces Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai to share a room with the hotel owner’s daughter, Elettra. The four kids discover an amazing coincidence—they all have birthdays on February 29, Leap Day. That night, a strange man gives them a briefcase and asks them to take care of it until he returns. Soon afterward, the man is murdered.

The kids open the briefcase. In it they find a series of clues that take them all over Rome, through dusty libraries and dark catacombs, in search of the elusive Ring of Fire, an ancient object so powerful that legend says even a Roman emperor couldn’t control it.

In the first book of the Century quartet, Italian author P. D. Baccalario begins a mystery that will take four cities and four extraordinary kids to solve.

Overall Review:  With non-stop action, clue-chasing, and an exotic location, Ring of Fire feels like National Treasure, The Thief Lord, and The Lightning Thief all rolled into one.  This book brings together a distinct cast of four international characters to solve a mystery ignited in Rome.  The first in a series that promises to take readers around the globe, Ring of Fire has a 39 Clues-vibe.   However, perhaps it would be fairer to say the 39 Clues Series has a Ring of Fire-vibe, since Baccalario’s book was published in Italian first.  Never predictable, the book has charming touches like the photographic inserts with visuals accompanying the path of clues.  The sinister villain, Mr. Mahler, receives high marks for originality.  The choice of present tense gives the book a subtle feel of immediacy.  Hard-hitting pacing propels the story to a conclusion that has more questions than answers, leaving the reader anxious for the next book.  Quite enjoyable, this is one of those series that can hook young readers, female and male alike, with its action and likeable, diverse protagonists.  Overall  Rating:   4 out of 5 stars!

Content Review:

VIOLENCE:  a few mild and three moderate instances

PROFANITY:  several mild instances

SEXUAL CONTENT:  none

MATURE THEMES:  none

RECOMMENDED AGE:   12+

Mild instances of violence included a building collapse resulting in a reported death and some minor injuries to several characters; a character is punched and rendered unconscious; a character is shoved against a wall and slapped; a scuffle between two characters involving punching and tackling results in a character tripping and hitting his head; an explosion.   Moderate violence consisted of a brief scene in which a character’s throat was slit with a most unusual murder weapon; a scuffle with a security guard in which a character bites another character and a security earpiece is melted while in the guard’s ear; a character is shot and other characters encounter blood and the injured person.

Mild profanity was noted nine times.

Although younger readers would probably enjoy this book, the three scenes of moderate violence seemed a bit much for a nine year old.  Thus, I recommend it for ages 12+. 

This book is a Clean Read for ages 12+!

This review was written by Cindy M.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Random House Books for a review

_ The Incovenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck
by Kathleen Y’Barbo

Publisher’s Note: Unlikely romance is sometimes just an inconvenient marriage away
 
Charlotte Beck may be entering adulthood, but she can’t seem to keep to her stubborn, independent spirit from bucking social protocol. Fed up with her behavior, Charlotte’s father Daniel pressures her to settle into a nice marriage despite knowing she is set on going to college. Then Daniel sees Charlotte with the handsome but annoying English astronomer Alex Hambly, and everything changes.

Though Alex and Charlotte can barely stand one another, Daniel offers them a deal they can’t refuse: if they agree to marry, he will save Alex’s family from financial ruin and grant Charlotte the freedom to go to college. Reluctantly the couple agrees, but in private they plot to annul the marriage as soon as possible.

But when Alex’s feelings change and he refuses to dissolve their contract, will Charlotte find a way out of her vows? Or will she discover that maybe this marriage isn’t so inconvenient after all?

Overall Review: If you are a fan of romance, you’ll love this one!  Although light on substance, the romance is sweet, fun, and takes a long while to come!  Charlotte definitely has her own mind and is as crafty as a fox when it comes to getting her own way!  She is funny and spunky.  I love all of her plans, even though, as an ‘outsider’, you can see all the obvious flaws (along with the predictable outcomes)!  As a headstrong and spoiled young woman, full of her own ideas about life, her father thinks she needs to be tamed a bit.  Enter Alex Hambly, a titled (yet poor) member of the English aristocracy.  I loved Alex’s laid-back personality.  He takes things in stride all the while knowing that he usually has the upper hand!  His mother loves to spend money, his brother is a bit mentally challenged due to the rigors of a war he endured, his father passes away suddenly, and he himself is a dreamer—full of the desire to follow his calling as an astronomer.  Therefore, he finds himself in dire need of money to save his family from ruin.  What better circumstances to bring two people together?  The banter between Alex and Charlotte (or Charlotte and anyone) is fun and the bargains they continually make are pretty silly!

The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck has all the elements of the predictably perfect romance novel: Two people loathe each other but always seem to be thrown together; they fight in public as well as private; someone outside of their relationship sees through the fighting and throws them impossibly together…and then… What better recipe for a great romance novel!?  It’s the perfect curl-up-with-a-warm-cup-of-cocoa-on-a-long-dark-winter-evening read. Overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars!

Content Review:
VIOLENCE: A few very mild instances

SEXUAL CONTENT: A few mild instances

PROFANITY: None

MATURE THEMES: Very Mild

RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: Ages 16+

Violence consists of fist fights and a character believing he is always being followed or attacked by soldiers, etc.

Sexual content consists of the following:  talk of corsets; a few tense moments when the characters are attracted to each other (nothing occurs); some kissing (three instances); some talk of consummating the marriage (they aren’t going to so they can have the marriage annulled).

Mature themes included arranged marriages and life choices.

The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck is a Squeaky Clean Read that can be enjoyed by Ages 16+.

_This review was written by Emily.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Waterbrook Press for a review.

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Museum of Thieves
by Lian Tanner

Publisher's Note:  Welcome to the tyrannical city of Jewel, where impatience is a sin and boldness is a crime. Goldie Roth has lived in Jewel all her life. Like every child in the city, she wears a silver guardchain and is forced to obey the dreaded Blessed Guardians. She has never done anything by herself and won’t be allowed out on the streets unchained until Separation Day.

When Separation Day is canceled, Goldie, who has always been both impatient and bold, runs away, risking not only her own life but also the lives of those she has left behind. In the chaos that follows, she is lured to the mysterious Museum of Dunt, where she meets the boy Toadspit and discovers terrible secrets. Only the cunning mind of a thief can understand the museum’s strange, shifting rooms. Fortunately, Goldie has a talent for thieving.

Which is just as well, because the leader of the Blessed Guardians has his own plans for the museum—plans that threaten the lives of everyone Goldie loves. And it will take a daring thief to stop him. . . .
Museum of Thieves is a thrilling tale of destiny and danger, and of a courageous girl who has never been allowed to grow up—until now.

Overall Review:  Museum of Thieves by Lian Tanner is a solid addition to the world of children’s fantasy.  Her cast of characters, “some quite charming and some quite chilling”, are varied, likeable, and believable.  Goldie and Toadspit, the main characters, are determined, capable children and will appeal to both male and female readers.  Set within a city obsessed with protecting everyone from everything is a museum that looks like Night at the Museum with an attitude.  Tanner knows how to turn a phrase and she is given high marks to her free-flowing dialogue, quality writing, and imagery. Also excellent was the action that pushed through to the climax.  Museum of Thieves is the first in a trilogy and recommended to young fantasy and adventure lovers.  Overall Rating:  4 out of 5 stars

Content Review:

VIOLENCE:  several mild instances  

PROFANITY:  one mild instance

SEXUAL CONTENT:  none

MATURE THEMES: a few mild

RECOMMENDED AGE:  9+

Overall, violence was brief, non-detailed, and often merely reported.  Specific violence noted was as follows:  report of an explosion and the death of a child; a character almost being hit by a vehicle and being knocked into a ditch; report of a dog killing a cruel master; report of a character breaking a leg; a dog attacks some soldiers and there is blood on a dog’s muzzle; character(s) verbally threaten to kill someone; a dog attacks a group of people and  “was upon them, his great teeth snapping”; a dog is shot and injured and bleeds; there is a struggle between characters and a character is tied up; a character is shot and killed; there is a brief battle between soldiers and some of the soldiers are killed; a character is slapped.

One mild religious profanity was noted.

Themes were mild in nature and included some of the following:  independence, personal responsibility, overprotection, betrayal, thinking before acting.

The publisher recommends this book for ages 9-12 and unlike many of the books I have read recently, I agree with that recommendation.  The danger, peril, and violence are not extreme and the book feels like an appropriate fit for 9-12 aged readers.

Museum of Thieves is recommended as a clean read for ages 9+.

This review was written by Cindy M.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Yearling  for a review.

Related titles:  ?  Ring of Fire, just about any children's fantasy

_ Six Months to Live
by Lurlene McDaniels

Publisher's Note:  When 13-year-old Dawn Rochelle is diagnosed with  leukemia, she's scared. While in the hospital  undergoing chemotherapy, Dawn meets Sandy, who also  has cancer. Dawn and Sandy battle the disease  together, and remain best friends even after they both  go into remission and return home. But when Sandy  gets sick again, Dawn wonders what the future  holds both for Sandy and herself.

Overall Review:  Six Months to Live is a quick read perfect for any teenager whose life has been touched by cancer. Thirteen-year-old Dawn is devastated when she learns she has leukemia, but author Lurlene McDaniels tackles the heavy subject with honesty and quiet optimism. Dawn’s hospital stay is clearly described, and the emotional toll cancer takes is thoroughly discussed. A good portion of Six Months to Live addresses life during remission, particularly Dawn’s time at a cancer summer camp for teenagers. Readers will celebrate as Dawn participates in camp activities, makes lifelong friends and even finds summer romance. 

Six Months to Live is an informative and entertaining read. It offers an optimal balance of encouragement and experience for the designated teenage audience. Overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars!

Content Review:
PROFANITY: none

VIOLENCE: none

SEXUAL CONTENT: one mild instance

MATURE THEMES: moderate

RECOMMENDED AGE: 14+

There is no profanity or violence in this book.

Sexual content includes two teenage girls being kissed by two teenage boys. This was sweet and not sexual in connotation.

There are several mature themes that deal with cancer: hardship, sickness, death, and fear. Some of the physical side effects of Dawn’s treatment are listed, which may be upsetting to some readers. Other themes include family, friendships, hope and love.

Six Months to Live is recommended as a clean read for ages 14+!

_This review was written by Rachel.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Lerner Publishing for a review.
 

_ Anna Karenina
By Leo Tolstoy

Publisher's Note:  Married to a powerful government minister, Anna Karenina is a beautiful woman who falls deeply in love with a wealthy army officer, the elegant Count Vronsky. Desperate to find truth and meaning in her life, she rashly defies the conventions of Russian society and leaves her husband and son to live with her lover. Condemned and ostracized by her peers and prone to fits of jealousy that alienate Vronsky, Anna finds herself unable to escape an increasingly hopeless situation.

Set against this tragic affair is the story of Konstantin Levin, a melancholy landowner whom Tolstoy based largely on himself. While Anna looks for happiness through love, Levin embarks on his own search for spiritual fulfillment through marriage, family, and hard work. Surrounding these two central plot threads are dozens of characters whom Tolstoy seamlessly weaves together, creating a breathtaking tapestry of nineteenth-century Russian society.

Overall Review:  Anna Karenina is an intense story about love and its consequences. Written by the great Leo Tolstoy, this epic novel follows two central characters -- glamorous Anna Karenina and brooding Konstantin Levin -- on their respective searches for happiness. Though Anna and Levin have individual journeys, their social lives overlap. This overlap produces a vibrant cast of secondary characters. Every character was memorable, multi-dimensional, and provided valuable perspective and insight into the lives of Anna and Levin. Particularly noteworthy was the fact that all were remarkably well-educated. They were readily able to participate in the many detailed discussions within the book about philosophy, religion, politics, moral good, and public welfare.

The emotional content in Anna Karenina was astounding. Tolstoy writes scenes with unmistakable depth, drama and passion. Readers will be invested in these characters! Many may find Anna’s internal struggle over entering an affair dark and depressing.  I actually felt heavy and bogged down while reading these parts. Thankfully Levin’s search for true love and happiness is more cheerful and significantly balances the book’s mood. Tolstoy also includes a vast array of details about imperial Russian life that will make readers feel as if they were there, too.

With unique characters, powerful emotion and fine detail, it is little wonder Anna Karenina is a classic. Overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars!

Content Review:
PROFANITY: mild

VIOLENCE: moderate

SEXUAL CONTENT: moderate

MATURE THEMES: moderate

RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 18+

 There is a handful of profanities in this novel; most were religious exclamations.

 Instances of violence include a man being crushed by a train, a character shooting himself, and another character throwing herself in front of a train. During a horse race, an animal slips and breaks its back. A childbirth occurs. Shooting animals for game occurs on numerous hunting expeditions. The majority of these violent instances are given with only the briefest of detail.

One of the main story lines of Anna Karenina is infidelity. From the very first page characters are engaging in affairs. While nothing is overly gratuitous, there are several allusions to intercourse and an allusion to abortion and prostitution. A young woman wears a low cut bodice to impress a man. A young girl is examined naked by a doctor.

Mature themes include infidelity, God and spirituality, religion, adultery, love, betrayal, death and family.

A character is also addicted to morphine.

Due to mild profanity and moderate amounts of violence, sexual content and mature themes, this classic is recommended for ages 18+!

_This review was written by Rachel.
A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer
This book was sent to Squeaky Clean Reads by Sterling (Barnes and Noble Classics) for a review.