This is really a terrific novel - historical fiction at its finest and a lot to talk about with a book club.

From the first page - this is a terrific book - my club loved it. The characters are rich and resonant and the story is both emotional and extremely well told. Henkin is a beautiful writer and master at characters that live off the page long after the book is done. The questions about love, delusion and fidelity.

I think Barbara always writes with insight about complex family matters. In this book the concerns about race in America are great debate topics for bookclubs.

With this book and couldn't put it down. It was magical and fresh and asks a lot of important questions about who we are with each other and how to move on.

I loved this book...its a deep, thoughtful book that asks the right questions and makes you think as it entertains you at the same time. Brilliant and insightful. I can't say enough about how good it is. Henkin's best to date!