This book actually took me about 8 months to read, I let it sit there forever even though I am a huge fan of Siddons, I just couldn't get into it at first, but then once I finally did, I recommended it to all of my friends that read alot, it is so moving, and I don't care for Sarah either though they do make her out to be so saintly like was said before...I hate what Lucy and "Gibby" had to be put through since they were not the 'norm'. I just finished the book this morning as a matter of fact, and I must say it was worth calling in a paid day off to finish it!