This is a book I couldn't put down, as it follows the life of a woman inching toward a new sense of her own identity, and coming to head with her husband, family, religion and culture. It takes place within a deeply conservative community, and examines with grace and care the roots, meaning and impact of such a world on its members. Though the outer conflicts (the "drama") in the story are muted, the depth of the inner struggles and fears are so carefully protrayed that it makes for a highly dramatic story. Six months after reading it, it still haunts my thoughts, expands my understanding, and populates my mind with strong images.