There are some parts of this book that I really enjoyed and other parts not so much. I can relate to the generational trauma as I have endured in my family. I felt for the characters but not deeply. This book was very atmospheric which I enjoyed. There is one scene in the book that I completely did not enjoy and wish it was not there between a dog and a badger. Being an animal lover that was upsetting. Overall I enjoyed the richness of the story and the points of views of the characters, but this author's other works have been much more satisfying. That being said, I do enjoy reading books about difficult relationships between parents and children, especially mothers and daughters as my relationship with my mother has always been a struggle. I think relating to characters in books helps us wrestle through our own relationships.