I first read her book on writing, and was so impressed I had to read one of her novels. This one was on my list to read, since it was a National Book Award finalist. It's a real literary page-turner, something that is rare. I love the writing, the characters, the plot, and especially the cover.
I didn't care much for the ending, but what could the author do? Any last minute change of fortune would have seemed trite and unrealistic, but I longed for some way for that detestable Angela to get punished. Oh well.
I also noticed quite a few proofreading errors, rare in a modern novel. I saw plenty in my foray into the old pre-computer Pulitzers that I bought used, but it's unusual in a computer written novel.
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