If at all possible, I would say I held my breath for the duration of this book. It is an amazing story from one of the hardest periods in history to even attempt to comprehend. 
 I began as skeptical towards the writing style, though quickly became engrossed by the imagery. Many words were paired together in the most obscure, nonsensical ways, though my mind wove them together to create the most vivid scenes. Truly poetic. Stunning.