At first I found myself quite lost in the sea of undeveloped characters. I couldn't keep anyone straight and everything just swirled around me. Luckily, the writing is solid and I was able to gain my bearings better as things went on. I still lost a couple of the minor supporting characters now and then, but was able to keep the three running narratives straight. I did enjoy that Moriarty creates characters who become distinctly voiced. They have personality and clear individuality as the story progresses.

As for the story itself, I wasn't sure how it all made sense in the beginning and I will admit that I was occasionally thrown by some little details that were Australian in nature (some terms, for example and the fact that their Easter is in the autumn...that really messed with me for a bit), but as with the characters it all slowly and steadily came into focus. The actual content of the husband's secret itself was a bit disturbing, but could be seen coming...what followed though became a bit of a gut punch. I was simultaneously impressed and disturbed by the ending. It was well done and I didn't see it coming until it was careening down the pages.

A good and solid read...I'd say this one is a good travel read. Entertaining and enthralling enough, but reads fairly smoothly and quickly.