I don't know what attracted me to this novel, but it was a great read. Slowly you learn the secrets, and find yourself invested, unable to imagine what happens next. At one point, I yelled out, NO! You will know what I mean when you get there.

I must admit, initially I struggled with this colorful story. The family is so sad, dysfunctional, pitiful, I almost gave up! Don't give up! I persisted and suddenly the story shifted such that I couldn't put it down.