I read this in (basically) one sitting. It's fundamentally a very small story - a family's house is burned down. But Ng details every relevant piece of information up to the point, flitting from character to character rapidly without ever leaving me confused. Even minor, one-scene characters are fleshed-out, achingly real people. The perspectives showcased are diverse, provocative, and emotional. Fundamentally, this book is about communication - the gap between how two people see the same event. It's really good. 

Edit: After some reflection, I've realized that I think the ending is a teensy bit, how do you say... cringe. Still good, but just a little silly, to me.