Beautifully written book
591055
Such a well written book, I really enjoyed it. It was hard to put down. Part mystery, part drama. Likeable characters. I won't give anything away. This book was great.
2519818
Sweet, well written book with beautiful illustrations.  Highly recommended!
125160
A very beautiful written book that kept my attention up to the ending and had me wanting for more.  The characters were so real and the dialogue was excellent.  Hope that others will purchase this book and enjoy reading it as much as I did.  Sunni
1333836
This book was written beautifully.  I loved the way each chapter was a story in its own right.  Xiaolu is a remarkable woman and a wonderful writer.  I highly recommend.
838705
Beautifully written book. It's not your average sad story about cancer patients. If you have lost someone to this heart breaking disease it will help you see things through their eyes.

I couldn't put this book down.
2484990
This is a beautifully written book.  I had high expectations from reviews I've read, and I was not disappointed.  Couldn't put it down.
3172115
Beautiful book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in one day as I could not put it down. I enjoyed the references to Sicily as my parents came from there many years ago and I had the good fortune of visiting there a few years ago. It was a sad story, but, kept my interest. I would highly recommend this book. Can't wait to read future books by Rosanna Chiofalo.
3543224
This is a beautifully written book. I liked learning more about Indian culture and certainly enjoyed reading about 2 brothers who chose such different life paths. Lahari is one of my favorite current novelists.
3299174
This is an absolutely beautifully written book.  Just beautiful. I'm anxious to recommend it my bookclub - and every reader I know!
2177735
Phenomenon book! Incredible, thought provoking, beautifully written story.
4875590
I loved reading this book. The story and characters were beautifully written. Also the books following after, a great read. I recommend a very good read.
674803
I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful beautifully written book. It gave so many interesting historical details about this country, combined with a heartfelt story. The characters were interesting and believable in a very touching way.
2281130
This book is wonderfully written, and a delight to read. I highly recommend.
4403012
Just finished reading this amazing book.  I loved it, as it told a beautiful, but sad story of a young girl determined to keep her family together, even through hard and often cruel days of labor.  This book  was written extremely well and had so much emotion and passion (of all kinds) on each page.  So worth the read.  I definitely give it 5 stars....
2932190
Wonderfully written book.  I enjoyed reading this although it is not my norm.  Will read the others in this series
1225109
The writing is beautiful.
I have been touched by this story.
I recommend this book to adults and young adults.
2362881
Beautifully written book.  It is a slow read and not at all uplifting but you learn so much about a different way of life.  The characters live very much off the land and are directly impacted by all negatives in the environment; they are very complex characters.

I recommend this book.