 | Angst in the Face of Abuse
rating: 4
Sad but accurate portrayal of the inner turmoil of those subjected to abusive partners. Anna Quindlen was able to capture the balance of a woman's hope for the good she knows her husband is capable of and the reality of his dark, brutal side. There are no winners in this tale of love and hate, a sadistic man, a desparate woman faced with few choices, none of which lead to a happy ending. A family torn apart, a child lost between his love of both parents to the point he denies reality and a legal system that doesn't offer support or solutions. An unfortuante clear picture of domestic violence and its tragic impact.
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