This book caught me off guard. Subtle, immersive, and atmospheric, the prose delves into the minds of holiday-goers in rural Scotland. The story unfolds chronologically: it starts early, in the thoughts of a woman who goes running before her family gets up, then continues through the day, jumping from character to character until late that night. The streams of thought were spot on and engaging. The story didn't go where I expected--it's more literary than thriller, I'm afraid--but I still enjoyed it immensely.