A Child Called It

"A Child Called It" by Dave Pelzer, 1993.

My mom could not make up her mind.
"Read this book."
"No it is too sad, do not read this book, yet."
"But It's a really good book, you need to read it."
I finally took her advice. I remember her reading it about 5 years ago or so. She was crying every time I walked into the room. From looking at the cover, I saw a cloudy picture with a blue- eyed boy. Didn't look too bad.
Then, I read the first chapter, still... nothing too terrible, really. The book starts off with the boy being saved and "finally set free." From what? I was not sure yet. Sure, I read the back cover. But they don't put barely anything on the back covers anymore. It is like they are getting stingy. Maybe people did not buy the books after they read the covers. But I always liked having that little synopsis.
The first chapter makes you need to read the second that night, at least. Or else, you will go to bed wondering, "What happened to this boy?"
After the first two chapters, I am already somewhat thankful that I decided to read this book. When people say things are “fast reads,” you can look at them and then look at the book that is like “yay” thick and say, “QUICK READ?” This one is not really too thick, at all really.
What am I looking forward to? The big print. The big print is really good for this book because when you get sad you tear up. And, since this book is apparently really sad, at least when I cry I will still be able to see what I am reading!