I enjoyed The Signature of All Things immensely. It is just one of those perfect books that fires on all cylinders. Great main character, believable plot, great descriptive prose... It doesn't hurt that I also have a life-long love of plants and the natural world, at one time studying biology with the goal of becoming a park naturalist. Alas, life gets in the way sometimes and I never achieved that goal, instead becoming a floral designer, lol. But along the way I never lost my love of plants and have been known to drag my orchid collection across country from Indiana to Arizona just to have the pleasure of watching them bloom.

This story is about a life well lived even if it is not a conventional life. It is about the nature of love. It is about sacrifice and the search for a meaningful existence. It is a novel that crosses oceans and cultures, the physical world and the spiritual realm. It attempts to answer big questions and provide one with an enjoyable reading experience. The plot takes some surprising turns that keeps one turning the pages quickly.

Fantastic escapist reading and you just might learn a thing or two in the process. Highly recommended.