This is the most fascinating, skin crawling story I have read in a long time. I think the quality of the writing is probably only 4 stars but the narrative is too good for me not to bump it up. The central character is strong. You should not like her or even understand her motivations very well but instead I found myself feeling sorry for her and desperately hoping for her to get away with it. If you like Stephen King (but with a stronger ending and a better female character) you will probably like this.

In a strange way the story also highlights all the natural beauties of this world while talking about some of the darker and sadder aspects of our lives. It also examines what it means to be human and what our place is in this universe.

I read this novel not knowing that there is now a movie based on the book. A movie that I now must see - as I cannot even contemplate how you would translate.

There is nothing else I can say without spoiling the story.

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