I really liked this book, except that it should have gone on a little further, but I suspect that that is a common thought for well-liked books.
The plot was quite involved and twisted, but clearly not overly so for the story. I really liked all of the main characters and a couple of supporting characters, and I felt like striking out at others, fully knowing that anyone doing so would be counterproductive. The plot itself included many emotions and secrets but not un-rightfully so. I generally don't like books or stories that go back and forth between periods of time, but Anm Bennett did it so naturally and seamlessly that I didn't mind; actually, it was necessary for the story and for the telling.