Chris Cleave writes very eloquently. Readers will enjoy the way the plot develops and becomes intertwined as you discover the relationships among the characters. The only critique that can be made is that he portrays very serious events in a lighthearted manner that can affect those that have been through similar situations. Also, I am not sure he captures the true feelings and reactions that the majority of women would have in the situations or events his female characters are involved in. Although, it was brought up in our book discussion that this was possibly done on purpose as in real life, humankind does not give enough attention to the most serious life events; rather, we sweep them under the rug in hopes that they will disappear.