I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.

Although I liked Mahir's journey, something about the writing style was a little off, or clunky-- maybe it is the translation? His story, of facing the past and starting again, is universal. Unfortunately, when I was reading these heartbreaking things he was going through, I didn't really feel them. I didn't get teary or anything-- I stayed a bit removed, instead of being pulled into the emotions of the story.

Peter's story didn't resonate at all-- he caused his own problems. The only one I felt sad for there was the cat.

I think that maybe if I was able to read this in the original language I would rate it higher.