Each time I revisit these characters it's a joy. It's nice to see how the kids are growing up and how the main characters are changing and surviving. I know that some say it's a drawback that Bishop keeps on with the same characters, and perhaps it was when they were a subplot rather than the main plot of the book, but having them back in the limelight is so much fun. Loved this, and am already reading the book that came out this month which continues this story thread, or at least with the same characters.