I read this book very quickly, which for me, can be a sign of a good book. This book is told in letter-form from the perspective of a father (Wyatt) who is essentially telling his daughter the story of his life and all that went wrong in it. The story begins as the lead character copes with the suicides of both his parents and then his subsequent move to live with his aunt and uncle in rural Nova Scotia. World War II provides the back drop for the story and although the story takes place in Canada, the reader is keenly aware of how the war has affected everyone. In particular, the paranoia and prejudice against any and all Germans was vividly illustrated (and had a profound impact on the novel's outcome). All in all, this book held my interest because of the strong narrative that guides readers through Wyatt's life.
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