Fully engrossing and engaging. This novel really made me think about what it is to be a woman today, and how different life circumstances can truly be.

This book was hauntingly accurate and representative of what life is and can be like as a young girl in the USA and in college. Drinking often begins in high school and continues in college. It is frightening and sad that girls are not equipped with the language and self-confidence needed to overcome alcohol abuse. Alcohol is seen as a "pass go" or release or self-medication, which it shouldn't be. This book was very well written and I could empathize with the author as my college years were similar, although not as intense.

I read this a few years ago, and it was very good.

This book is surprising and dark, but engaging. Sad at times, humorous at others.

An epic novel of love, loss, survival and strength. I was blown away by this book. It was a peek into life in a country beleaguered by war. Truly amazing.

It was well written, engaging, engrossing, mysterious, lovely. I would highly recommend this book.