Figuring out how to rate this book was a challenge, on one hand the prose is beautifully written, the accent of the narrator was perfect and the characters feel real- on the other hand it wasn’t quite everything I hoped it was. There was a lot of stones left unturned and questions left unanswered, and not in a way that felt intentional. It was heartbreaking, traumatising and chaotic but also at times unrealistic, repetitive and predictable. I am glad that I read it (and that i have visited many places mentioned) but I just wish it had given a little more! Definitely want to read more from Douglas Stuart though!