This book was addicting and a bit repulsive at the same time. I loved the prose, especially for a translation it was *so beautiful.* The two major characters, the protagonist and Xu, were both interesting. This book works excellenly as a depiction of a horrible, toxic relationship, and the very dysfunctional way the protagonist deals with her grief.
However, it did make me feel quite depressed, which I only noticed after a while, so I encourage anyone who is also a bit sensitive to be cautious while reading this. In any case, I am giving 4 stars for the absolutely gorgeous prose, which shone especially in the beginning.