I quite enjoyed this book. I didn't hear any of the hype, it came recommended, so I had no expectations. I thought the premise was unique and original, both time-lines kept me interested. I liked the romance, the deathless love stories but most of all the character of the sculptress Marianne Engel, I loved her whole sculpting routine - she just becomes obsessed, doesn't eat, sleep, wash until the stone is carved, she is engulfed by the process, its like what happens to my sister when gets the urge to paint!
Engaging read.