This is quite the book! Its powerful in a quiet, understated sort of way. The language is so beautiful, poetic and descriptive, and the characters are fully fleshed, all-to-human people. This book is set partially in France and partially in Canada during the first World War, and is an exploration of the impact war has on those who experience it. Its also a beautiful depiction of the relationships people form with each other, relationships between family and friends, between youth and the aged. Even though there is a lot depicted from the front lines, its not a cruel or harsh book in is descriptions. The war events are very real, and horrible, but there is also a sort of grace to the writing that helps the reader to both emphasize with the characters and see the deeper meanings of the events. This is a soft, yet powerful story which will remain with me for quite some time. Highly Recommended.