- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Publication Date: January 30, 2024
- Author: Michelle Horton
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs | Nonfiction (Adult) | Parenting & Families
- Page Count: 352
My Thoughts & Opinions
Dear Sister is a sad but the story of the spousal abuse, torture, and sexual exploitation of Nikki Addimando, and the resulting effects that it had on her psyche.
While I did enjoy the narrative and shock value, I think that story would have had more of an impact had it been told from Nikki’s point of view. Not that author Horton didn’t convey the emotional and turbulent times that the families had to endure, but I felt that the storyline focused more on the author rather than the victim, Nikki. I actually would have wanted more on what prompted the shooting that fateful day. Was it desperation? Or was it a culmination of everything?
A little off-putting for me were the diablogues of the children — Nikki’s and Michelle’s. The language seemed to mature for their age groups and it made the story a little too over the top. I couldn’t imagine a three year old speaking like an adult. But who am I to judge.
In any event, Dear Sister was an interesting read. Three stars.
I received a DRC from Grand Central Publishing. This review is completely my own and reflects my honest thoughts and opinions.
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