The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Such a great book. A little lengthy but a very quick read. Probably a book that leans more towards females, but I am sure a male could read the book and make it through the whole thing. The Lovely Bones is about a young girl who is raped and murdered by someone who lives in her neighborhood. Throughout the story you see how this young girl watches her family, friends and even her own life change drastically due to such a tradegy. Couldn't put the book down, thought it was great. Again, probably more of a choice for a female rather than a male. I would definately recommend reading it though!