Interesting read and a surprise in it didn't read like most books relative to African Americans. We've all read about towns that lose their prosperity and how it affects the town members but it's difficult to read of GOOD Folks taking monies for their own benefit (supplying their restaurant) . The daughter was of the age where she needed to make a difficult decision. In my opinion, it was the right one but it scarred her. The sisters played many parts and roles and they were all interesting.

It is difficult to give this book a review as I only could scan through and finally gave up. It seemed to follow a plot but was so scattered and jumped around a lot. I did not even forward to anyone to read.

To begin with, I am a dyed in the wool animal lover with a preference for small dogs so it was easy to fall in love with Nana. Before I started I was aware that there would be moments of great sadness as every animal book includes this emotion. I loved Nana speaking in the first person format, was different and very interesting. I loved ALL of the characters but found a surprising closeness with Noriko. In the book she went through many moods and was a deep thinker but also a loner. I believe this story reflects much love and respect for human and animal life.
I think this book is excellent but doubt a non animal lover would find it has special.