Incredible book, the author uses the most beautiful imagery to make the reader feel as if they are truly experiencing all the perils the characters must face. I have never before been brought to tears by a book. Reading this has released such beautiful emotions I never thought myself to be capable of feeling. A ballad of both joy and sorrow awaits you if you get this book (which I highly recommend). The seamless transitions between the full range of emotions is simply breathtaking! It takes a truly skilled individual to comprehend the human psyche in this manner and be able to document it in such a glorious manner. The author of this marvelous tale is clearly a literary genius! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!