I enjoyed this book very much. I found that once I began to read it I had a hard time putting it down. It is however, not for someone who likes light uncomplicated books which require few thinking skills. Due to the way that the book is written, with a great deal of descriptive language you have to think as you read and get used to the author's style of narration. It is a challenge but a rewarding one which you will feel glad that you undertook when you are finished. The book is unlike any that I have read in a long time and I enjoyed reading something a little deeper than my usual Maeve Binchy, Rosamunde Pilcher fare but I also was glad that I had read reviews by other readers which told me to persevere with the book and not give up too easily.