In a nutshell
The story is told from two points of view at two different points in time. The first story describes the life of a suicidal teenage girl (Nao) in Japan (in the early part of the 21st century), while the second describes the story of a woman (Ruth) reading Nao's diary after it has washed ashore on an island in the Pacific Northwest (presumably after the 2011 tsunami in Japan). The story progresses as we and Ruth learn more about Nao's fate.
Did I like it?
It wasn't for me. I couldn't connect with the characters and found myself wanting to be done. I was compelled enough by the story to finish it, but not much more.
Will you like it?
If you enjoy stories where the author's play with the concept of time and our ability to control it, you may enjoy the story. It's a bit of a "slow burn", so readers who don't mind waiting for things to happen, may also enjoy this one.
What else happened while I was reading this book?
Almost done painting our kitchen (yes!!). Ran the annual Round the Bays fun run on yet another beautiful day for the run. Joined the masses who've seen House of Cards (loved it!).
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