I thought I had replied on this topic, but I can't find my post...sorry if I have posted twice!!!
I thought this was a brilliant idea for a book, but I was really underwhelmed by it, and struggle to understand all the acclaim it received. However, Lucky, by the same author is a terrific if harrowing read. I had her third book - The Almost Moon - on audiobook, and I didn't enjoy that either. I prefer Alice Sebold when she is writing non-fiction.