I don’t think I quite understand the Ann Patchett charm in the same way the rest of the world seems to, but this was a lovely book! It was the first book that I’ve picked up set in COVID times, and I thought it was done very tastefully. It was sweet reading about an all-girl family during lockdown - several parts of the dynamic were relatable. I’m glad I was already familiar with the play Our Town, or else much of the story could have been lost. The pace was well-set, I thought she did the timeline jumps really well, and chronologically I never lost track of the story. The overall theme of the beauty found in simplicity and the ultimate satisfaction and reward of long-lasting love was lovely. Mellow but feel-good, with some interesting twists and turns along the way!