A very solid, melancholic story about peoples’ lives being changed by war in large and small ways. A possible great love disappears amidst a doomed companionship due to their being different religious denominations. Decades later the fallout of many decisions are felt. It’s not a wildly novel plot, but it is done very well. Examining PTSD and philosophy and the things that bring people together and rip them apart. The character work is the shining star here, as the pacing is pretty slow. It was very enjoyable for me though. But I like very sad novels, typically.