I would never recommend this book to anyone. If you want to read about gruesome torture, the worst parts of humanity and evil, enjoy. The fact that my mother gave it to me has me so upset with her. I have skimmed to the end and now I will rip it up and throw it away. I am shocked that anyone could even write unless they are out of their mind. I know that humans are evil, this book is a depiction of true evil. God bless the people who were tortured and the author of this abominable book. How her mind came up with this story is beyond me.