Going into this book, the subject matter isn't something I normally read, but I saw tons of good reviews and decided to try it anyways. That was the right choice. This was a very well developed story, both in present day and in the past and I thought the author did a great job weaving everything together. I also really enjoyed the personal story of Lina in present times and think it added a great dimension. The only thing I was a bit put off by was how easily and quickly she stumbled on Jasper...I see that the story needs something like that, but if it had seemed a little bit more difficult that would have made it more realistic. I did, however, really enjoy the ending. I think actually taking the claim to trial in the book would have butchered the story and though it came on suddenly, I'm really glad that didn't happen. All in all I was very impressed and could feel the research that the author put into the story. Plus, I really enjoy a story that uses art as a centerpiece like this one did. And she did a great job explaining Oscar's abstract mixed media work, so I could really see it, and that is difficult to do. Nicely done. Also, I really love the cover work.