It is rare I give a book 5 stars. But I truly feel this book deserves it. On the surface, it is the story of a group of people who make a seemingly innocuous decision that they believe is in the best interest of their little island community. A decision that has significant implications that resonates throughout the community. But if one was of the mind to read deeper into the story, it might seem as if Claudel has written a treatise on humanity and inhumane nature of it.