This story is so richly told, it rivals any of my favorites (James Lee Burke for one). The untangling of the stories, the parallel yet disjointed dual versions of Rose's story carry you along effortlessly. Such a a talent, to describe with word both objects, people and places, but Barry has the rare talent to describe times and impart emotions like no other I've read.

This story is a treasure, a gift to the reader who wants to be carried along on a journey with Rose Cler and everyone who touched her fragile life.