This is one of my favorite novels of all time.

I would have rated this book 3 1/2 stars if 1/2 stars were available...I liked it but didn't love it...maybe because of the tragedies which underlies so many of the characters...

The sympathy I felt for these two girls growing up with a mother who had a mental illness was overwhelming. What a childhood! I enjoyed the story but it ended quite abruptly. I would have liked more insight on how Wendy's childhood affected her own parenting style. If half stars were available, I would have rated this book 3 1/2 stars.

I absolutely adored this book! The writing was so beautiful...so poetic...I didn't want it to end. I had this novel on my bookshelf for over a year and cannot believe I waited so long to read it. It is definitely one of my all time favorite novels. L-O-V-E!!