Jeannie F. (booktolivein) reviewed on 7/23/2009 + 2 more book reviews

I loved the book, as I do everything that Alice Hoffman writes. Yes, the characters are flawed and dark, but that is Hoffman's style and very true to real life. I found myself understanding the turmoil the main protagonist, Elv, faced her whole life and how it led her towards a downward spiral to destroying herself and her family. In the end, we find that each character's love prevails even when they are no longer there. I found myself not wanting the book to end. And again, Hoffman's attention to detail and respect for the magic of nature is illustrated in her eloquent writing.

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