The story of Ruthie and her place in the world is beautifully and poetically told. The world she inhabits is gritty and real and she vacillates between hating it and needing to be a part of it. I had to put the book down at times just to step away from the emotion I would …more start to feel, only to be drawn right back into the story a few hours later. I am blown away by the writing and storytelling and would recommend the book to anyone. (less)

This was a page turner. I could not put this down. There were so many twists and reveals. The author does a great job of building up the suspense and keeping you guessing. I did not find many of the character very likable, however, they keep you wanting to know more about …more them and their past circumstances. I was thinking about the ending for days after finishing. (less)

A charming story of great characters in an assisted living. This was a quick and easy read. I found it easy to relate to the characters.

This was a difficult book to read. The writing is beautiful with amazing descriptions of war and life in a war torn city. However, I could not connect to any of the characters in the story. They were described well, but each person in the story seemed to hold others at bay, …more guarded and walled off, even to the reader.

The story showed how war is sometimes secondary to the violence in families and society as a whole. War and violence loom over everyone and everything and the only option is to endure as long as possible. (less)