I read this in more or less one sitting on Saturday; it totally engrossed me. Henry tells us the story in bits and pieces, memories from that time, interspersed with scenes from the trial and happenings in his current life, letting us know that something devastating will happen, but leaving us unsure of exactly what it will be.

The writing is lyrical but with a dark tinge that lets us know that, despite the happy moment, tragedy is around the bend. I got so caught up in the characters’ lives, loves, need wants. By the time the whole story was revealed I had tears streaming down my face.

I don’t know that this a book for everyone. It is melodramatic, slightly old-fashioned which I loved. It’s rather slow-paced and is really a disturbing read, but without gore or violence. I have to say, though, this has been one of my favorite reads so far this year.