As short as this story is, I think it has to be read slowly and with the reader savouring the images. I might re-read it later when I have more time, because I sort of rushed through this time.

My only real complaint is that there was a very casual mention of past rape and just... I don't know. It sounded like being raped is inevitable if you're a young woman? It just took me out of the story.

I loved that this was about an old woman who used to be adventurous in her youth then settled down, and how all that knowledge and all those memories come back when she goes on another quest. I also liked seeing our world through her eyes towards the end.

Bonus points for the cat.