Like Annabel, I did not have overly high expectations for this book but, I also really enjoyed it It takes place in both Lebanon and Canada during the 1970's and focuses on both a mystery and a love story.
While there was a plot, it was really the characters who made this book for me. The three mains (Lydia, Moana, and Miriam) were interesting and complex women, who I enjoyed getting to know. The author did a fabulous job of her main character development. Interestingly, she didn't bring this same depth to her supporting characters. In particular, it was difficult to relate to Moana's younger sister, whom the audience should have great sympathy for due to the PTSD she suffered from living in war-torn Lebanon. I had a similar reaction to Lydia's love interest, Farid. I just didn't know him well enough to feel one way or another about his situation.
Despite these limitations, this really was a good book and it was interesting to read about Lebanon as I have only a cursory knowledge of the country during this era.
4 out of 5 stars.
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