French's writing is consistently brilliant, her characters are complex, and her stories are thoroughly fulfilling. This book -- ostensibly about a murder -- is really about the stories we tell others, and the stories others tell us, and what that says about who we are.

Loved how stifling the book was -- in a good way. French manages to convey the difficulty of seeing the big picture in the moment, and of thinking clearly under pressure. Really enjoyed the ride she took us on.