In its never ending cycle of life, it pushes the envelope of how to tell stories. Beguiling.

Bumpy ride at first but after pursuing the initial pages, comes the good juicy parts about life and struggle and faith.

Perfect companion on an island trip during the summer. Made me appreciate everything I saw, smelled and heard.

There is quiet suspense in this novel.

Elegant and sublime. I was captured by the vivid descriptions and the scenes of war.

First book I read this year, after a tumultuous shift in my job. Finished this in January, focusing on how to start again and realizing I have all the lessons I learned since I was little.