After I'm relatively skeptical otherwise zoom Bestsellers me this unusual story has fascinated right away. A 13-year old girl is murdered in America of the seventies found in a cornfield. From the first line of Alice Sebold tells enthralling as Susie now goes to heaven, what this means to them, and most importantly, how ready are the survivors' ends with her death. Although English is understandable even for advanced beginners, leaves a the subject and the future life of Susie's family and friends, as well as the further career of her murderer not get rid of. As tragic as the story may seem, it never slips into pathos and yet cliché from, but treated with seriousness appealing the interwoven existence of dead and survivors. Almost all figures grow with advanced a number of pages more warmly! All in all, an absolutely recommendable treatment of a headstrong, always interesting permanent theme. The book opens up a not only a new look at the world, but also challenges seemingly apparently hopeless problem situations. One should not start too late in the evening to read, because after a few pages you will not want to put down the book! One of the most successful entertainment novels in recent months.