My Heart Doesn't Get It

This novel, inspired by the author's life experiences, brings up a lot of tragedy and pain for her, and I'm sure putting it down on paper was therapeutic. But for me, her telling of this bleak story, some of which was, I'm sure, hers, just didn't work. I didn't connect with the main character, and the story didn't flow. It seemed strained and odd. I've read other downcast books that didn't give me the same impression, so it wasn't the mood. I just don't think her writing resonates with me. But I do like the color of her hair in the pic on the back.