I really enjoyed the book even though it doesn't feel like much happened. We just went forward in time with the characters after the strings arrived and while some events did occur, the book was really about the characters and the choices they make. The characters are quite likeable (the ones you're supposed to like) and the book presents a doozy of a question to really make you think about...well, just about everything in life. It's a great book club book, that's for sure.