The book has a straight-line plot. The author's style is simple and straight forward. The author's intent is to have you sympathize with the characters and their points of view. The background is minimal and does not affect the atmosphere. The focus of story on people and the psychology of characters.
Characterization focuses on several characters of different sexes whose lives are intertwined.
There are series characters, followed through and developed over several related novels. There are memorable and important secondary characters. The book will leave you feeling content, at ease, peaceful. The ending wraps everything up.