Review: Requires patience
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2014
I'm sure most readers would put the book down after persevering through the first few chapters with very little to compel you to keep reading, other than the style of prose.  I know I almost quit several times, but kept pushing and I'm glad I did.  I really enjoyed the writing style and the "jump-around" timeline.  It kept me in enough suspense that I wanted to see where it was going.  Lots of side stories that nicely mesh into a full picture.  Many other reviewers used the term "depressing".  I wouldn't be that harsh.  I found the main character, Alex, to be detached from her surroundings, much like someone with a disorder, such as FAS might cause.  She has very little emotion herself, just thoughts, complex thoughts.A very well constructed story - and with no noticeable flaws.I am glad I invested the time in seeing it through.