This book wasn't what I expected. I was imagining something along the lines of "The Circle," where the emphasis was on technology, social media and how our relationships have become increasingly virtual/artificial. Instead, I found a story about life, family, women's rights and human rights, and the inexplicable bonds we form with others. The author knows how to pack a punch with precise words, and I found myself laughing at some of her phrasing. In many ways this was a bleak book, and yet I want to describe it as delightful.