Just that - I love that she writes in such a women-forward way, her gentle integrating of what's happening culturally and politically at the time the action happens. And most of all that it is intriguing and well-written enough for me to want to keep reading, but not a nail-biting gotta-finish-this novel - so I happily read it over a handful of days, looking forward to reading it but not obsessed with it in the way of some tension-inducing crime fiction.
Can anyone recommend anything similar? I've now read all her novels - and with the exception of the two Allie Burns novels (I hope she'll add more!!) - this is by far the best. Her writing grows in insight and sophistication.
So now looking for something to read with a similar sophistication but easy readability and most importantly not a keep you awake at night novel!!