I finished it last night. I didn't know where it was heading when I started it, but as I read on, I felt it progressed steadily, and it culminated in a tight final section. I liked how well-rounded her storytelling was: how she also focused on the significance of places and things. At times, places felt almost corporeal to me. The other thing I loved was how unassuming it was too. I don't know how long this will stay with me, but last night I had the feeling I had just finished this longlist's hidden gem.
