I tried to start this book a couple of years ago, and I just couldn't get into it. Didn't have that problem this time. I'm giving it a four out of five because I think I want to love it more than I actually love it. It was a fantastic book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but unlike similarly evocative books, I'm not sure I felt strongly enough for five stars. I was preparing to cry near the end, but it never really peaked for me. 
 Beautifully written book, though the switches in perspective confused me at first. I find myself feeling slightly unsatisfied because of the way the story wrapped up for side characters, but everyone wishes a good book would go on longer, don't they?