Beautiful prose — but a little rambly and winding. I felt like I was alternately reading a collection of memoir drafts and a 90’s TV show script, both of which were VERY good but not consistently compelling to bring me to page 700. Still, this book has one of the most terrifying scenes I’ve ever read and stirred a lot of compassionate for the main character and his tragic family.

This isn't my usual genre however this was recommended by a friend. I enjoyed the read! The book made me cry once or twice.