I have mixed thoughts on this one because while I loved the writing, I thought the author just lost the plot. I see what they were going for with the twists at the end, but it made it feel like so much of the buildup was for nothing. And I think there was also a huge gap in Vera's characterization between her childhood and where she is now, making it feel like she just hasn't changed at all and has just stalled, but I suppose that was probably the intent.