Well, I am only half way through it but, already, Stef owes me an hour or two, referring to my dictionary to check the meanings of quite a few words.
It is shaping up to be as interesting as Markus Zusac's The Book Thief, and Helen Simonson's The Summer Before The War, both of which I found to be exceptional novels.
I have a fascination for Canada, as my brother lived there for a few years, and it appears to have so many appealing features. A visit is on my 'Bucket List' !!! What ever else you do, Stef, find time to keep writing.
Ric Baxter, Central Coast, NSW, Australia.