Phenomenal story. It was very difficult to read as it’s incomprehensible that this was how fellow humans experienced life, which was so absolutely dreadful and heartbreaking. Such courage, resilience, and hope. Pheby will stay with me for a long time.

3.5 stars...I initially felt the ending was so abrupt I couldn’t get over it, however after a book club discussion, I felt more warmly about this novel.

3.5 stars. The story wasn’t quite what I expected. I was riveted for a time and had a hard time putting it down. But then it all kind of fell apart for me at the end.