A tragic fire has killed a family on the eve of the daughter's wedding and everyone in the small American town is affected and somehow involved. As more and more characters are introduced (frustrating, but worth it) their past lives and - gradually - the cause of the fire is revealed. The writing is restrained and thoughtful and the sense of grief and confusion is vivid and believable - an impressive debut by this US literary agent.
Ed. note: Surprisingly there is no question mark in the novel's title
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 78 Autumn 2015 ) |
