Everyone in our book club really liked the book. Some even said they loved it. We enjoyed learning about the racial and cultural differences that existed in a neighborhood in Seattle during WWII, and how those difference affected the characters. We also enjoyed the sweet love story that kept us turning the pages.

I didn't know what to expect when I began reading, but Genova does an excellent job in allowing the reader to get to know Alice. I loved her and her family by the end of the story. I highly recommend this book, especially for book clubs, because readers will want to discuss this story after you've read it.