The dual stories of Kate and Nova, one individual about to lose her sight, the other about to gain it, is especially interesting. Both women are complex, their lives very different. Yet the reader experiences sympathy for both.
The narrative shifts between both women on their respective journeys. Kate has her secrets and is in a somewhat dysfunctional relationship. The way she loses her sight is dealt with in a very believable way. The novel here covers difficult topics well, such as domestic violence. Nova is a complex character. She is intelligent, perceptive. The way she experiences the world is conveyed with excellent descriptive detail.
This is not a predictable novel which is easy to pigeon hole. A very interesting read.
The narrative shifts between both women on their respective journeys. Kate has her secrets and is in a somewhat dysfunctional relationship. The way she loses her sight is dealt with in a very believable way. The novel here covers difficult topics well, such as domestic violence. Nova is a complex character. She is intelligent, perceptive. The way she experiences the world is conveyed with excellent descriptive detail.
This is not a predictable novel which is easy to pigeon hole. A very interesting read.