This gently-paced and richly atmospheric story is a real experience to read. It’s filled with myths and wonders, raw sadness and exquisite beauty. The main character Esther is not always easy to like. She can be self-centred and destructive. But her journey over the course of this novel is deeply moving and it is definitely one of those books that stays with you.
Esther is grieving for her elder sister Aura, who is
