I adored this. I bought it based on the line on the back:
My sister called it ‘the year of secrets,’ but when I look back on it now, I’ve come to understand that it was a time not of what was there, but of what wasn’t.
& the cover. I judge a book by its cover. Oh yes, I do. I was not disappointed. It is beautifully written. The characters are well thought out & I adored each & everyone of them. This is rare as I usually end up hating many a character.
I found it wonderful how the events of the day where intercepted with excerpts from the father’s journal & letters. I read at the back that these were taken from the author’s own father’s writings. I find that very special.
I had never read anything by Suri Hustvedt before, but I will certainly be looking out for more.
