I enjoyed this book a great deal. It was an easy read. I came to care very much for the characters in both story lines. I ached for the young girl, Caria, and her brother trying to come to America. I became frustrated with Alice and her desire to have a child. I could …more relate to her need for children but was frustrated with her indecisiveness. The story was definitely not predictable and kept me interested to see where their lives would intersect. I am interested to see what others think of these tso very different characters. (less)

I have enjoyed this author in the past and I loved this books. This story is like nothing I have read before. It is an adventure story, a character study and also thought provoking philosophical book. I felt like I was on a journey with the missionary and his wife. Though …more separated they were each on their own journey. I know this book will resonate with other readers. I am anxious to read what others think of this book. I was disappointed to be at the end of this book. I am sure it is a book that I will revisit in the future. (less)