incredibly addictive

Katherine Patterson is a literature genius, and Jacob Have I Loved is yet another piece of writing which supports this. She writes with such passion, such a moving tone, it pulls you right into the book and makes you feel like you're the main character's closest friend. It feels so real that at times I have been brought to tears while reading. It is truly a work of art and deserves every award it receives.
I was first introduced to this incredible writing in the fourth grade when I read The Bridge To Terebithia, also by Patterson. My teacher, seeing how much I liked the book, suggested Jacob Have I Loved. Unfortunately, I couldn't get my hands on a copy for another 3 years, but when I did, I was moved. Since then, I have read it at least 5 times, and each time it surprises me with something I hadn't noticed before. The thinking is so deep, so creative, It catches you unexpectedly.
The story revolves around a young teenage girl, Sara Louise, who thinks the whole world has turned against her, even God. She feels that her twin sister, Caroline, has stolen every bit of attention since birth, and hates her for it. That my be why any girl who reads this will be drawn to the intensity of Sara Louise's feelings toward the world. Men, too, might enjoy the book as well, giving them a key to unlock part of the mysterious world of a woman's mind. However, the book seems toa have been written chiefly for a female audience, which makes it somewhat exclusive. But sometimes a girl needs to float away to the world of women and read about someone who feels the same way as she has at times. I have read this book many times because I have gotten angry with my parents or friends, or I feel like everything is going wrong. It's comforting to be able to read something which you feel like you can relate to, and Jacob have I Loved provides just that.