I loved this book up until the ending. On one hand, you knew what was coming, but the predictability made it a little stale. The historical fiction aspect of the novel brought out the feminist side of me, reminding me of the inequalities women have endured for centuries and inspiring me to put forth more effort toward equality in today's world. Our book club discussions delved into broad themes of our American culture and the fear each of us has instilled in us. Reading this book was like reading a detective novel: once you were given the clue, it was up to you to be aware of it and apply it to the mystery.