It was quite good, though I’ve heard it was extremely difficult to adapt for the screen. Set in Newfoundland. I’ve never been to Newfoundland but spend some time in Nova Scotia, and the book’s descriptions of life in the maritimes ring very true. A subtle and well-woven story. I don’t think this will ever become an all-time personal favorite, but it does deserve the accolades it has received.

(I actually finished this book a couple of weeks earlier than the “done date” suggests. It won’t let me correct the date yet.)