A beautiful book! At first I found it a bit abrupt style of the author and that tone gives way to softness and delicacy. I found very fair history of these mothers who are struggling to love, to show the extent of their love. I also liked all aspects of the novel that evoke the past Nell, difficulties to accept and overcome his past mistakes. It is also a beautiful portrait of Ireland and its many landscapes.
"It reached you in waves, lack of someone. As a background noise that silently crackles well filled days when we did not have time to think, a sharp point when we forget for a moment and something comes revive the memory. "