I think this is one of those books you need to have the right expectations for. It’s a deeply unnerving character study of a woman who kills the children under her care. This is told to you at the beginning if the story. It’s not a mystery thriller and it’s closer to literary fiction. It’s a good book, but there’s no mystery about it. Still, the character of Louise told through various points of views is very interesting. I also like how the book subtly touches on racial and class divides in France.