The author's style is quirky and offbeat. The book is a leisurely read. The author's intent is to relay a message. There is a special and informative background. The focus of story on people and the psychology of characters.
Characterization focuses on several characters of different sexes whose lives are intertwined.
The characters are developed over time. There are memorable and important secondary characters. The book is conventional, traditional. The ending wraps everything up. Atlantic Ocean, Mediteranean .