Books like Hush

this is one of those that, even though it left a mark, i can't really say i liked. it involves rampant child abuse and emotional scarring, a horrific murder, a terrible father figure and at least one scene of sickening animal abuse. no, torture. why did i read this book? even though my stomach turns when i think of it, Hush stayed with me. i had to have read this when i was just out of high school, many years ago, and i can still remember the feeling i had when reading it. it's gruesome for the sake of being gruesome and i usually hate that kind of sensationalistic writing but i have to admit it made an impact.