Basically, this is a story of horrific child and spousal abuse, for children and woman with no way out with no other redeeming quality. Mid way through the book I was able to figure out the" big reveal"ending, which was not a big surprise.There is nothing interesting or new about this story in terms of literature.The only reason I gave it 2 stars was that the writer was able to convey the absolutely despicable and desparate situation in which the female characters find themselves, so the 2 stars goes to the writing style- but otherwise this is exploitation of a very serious issue for entertainment's sake. Very disappointing.