Andrew H. (blacktoastintolerate) reviewed on 2/1/2012 + 18 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

This is a very dark but powerful story. What some will endure in the name of doing the right thing is amazing. Ellen is a very sympathetic character that is torn between her Catholic upbringing and common sense. It's sad to think of families putting their religion over the health and welfare of their own flesh and blood, but it happens. I guess I wanted the book to continue on a little more. I wanted to know Ellen and her children's fate. I wanted to know James reaction to her leaving. I wanted her to spit on Fritz's face. But I will say that Ansay did a great job of creating that want for more. Wonderful writer with wonderful words. I thought of Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping throughout the book. I think this should be required reading for young people and newly married couples

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