I was quite curious to read this coming of age novel, as the cover is plastered with a half dozen book award stickers. I enjoyed it, but didn't LOVE it. The main character is rather detached, which I usually find hard to read. Luckily, every supporting character is given such wonderful detail. The subtle story arc and lyrical writing made reading this book seem like I'd picked up a book of poetry, which is lovely but not necessarily page-turning material. However, I appreciated the heartwarming and satisfying conclusion.