Rules for Visiting

really enjoyed reading this for many many reasons.
1. Reading is an excursion into the world that a character inhibits and it's
a really wonderful wonderful experience to go into the world of a character as fully
realized as May Attway is. She captivated my imagination from the first chapter itself.
2. as a tree-hugging nature enthusiast, I was delighted to google the various trees she talks about throughout the story.
3. the beautifully subtle, quiet, meditative and introspective prose of this novel.
4. The writing is also so astutely observational that I highlighted many passages in this book. perhaps the biggest sign of a great book (to me).
5. her father's memorial tree research Chapters were always a highlight. They had my heart.
This whole book was a joy to read.
I don't even remember how I came across this book but really really glad I did.