So we made a deal: Glass is going to read The Shadow of the Wind and I'll read this (may the force be with me). 
 EDIT: I've got a confession to make (no pun intended)...I have read this book a while ago, even though the idea was for me to read it while Glass was supposed to read my fave book, but curiosity killed the cat and all that. 
 Anyhow, this is as far from my comfort zone as it gets and while Nora and I couldn't be more different there is one line where I agree with her: 
 "I'm no optimist", she said as she opened the cabinet door. "I'm just a realist who smiles too much." 
 I won't rate this book for a simple fact that it was not written for someone like myself, but I know some people who love it a lot, so you better check their reviews. Therefore I will leave you to the experts Zemira, Beatrix and Purple, and well Glass, Iva and Scarlet who were obviously too emotional to say much, however their ratings say it all. :) 
 Glass, your move!