I am glad I read this book, but I found it often slow and generally hopeless. I thought some of the incidents in the author's own childhood were more interesting than the main topic of the book: her mother's plan to end her life. It is, however, a useful reflection on how the lives and families of the daughters are affected by the situation. I was also left unconvinced that the mother was brave and courageous as the author attempted to portray her. We are left with the impression that there would be very little conflict if only assisted suicide were acceptable in the eyes of the law.

A story told through the musings of two female characters on philosophical subjects like life and beauty and happiness.