A good read. I always enjoy Chevalier's writing style. However, I had a hard time with the modern-day heroine of this novel - as in so many books of this genre, when someone is trying to uncover a personal mystery, I found the protagonist to be a bit selfish and unlikeable at times...and I wonder why all of these random people she meets would be inclined to help her. But with disbelief on this front suspended, it was an enjoyable read.