This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.
Item Tag: 2012
A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.
What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.
You will find that this activity book is easy to carry in a backpack.
The illustrated margins make this a great book for slow reading.
A nice touch in this novel is how it respects the reader’s time.
The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.
You will notice that the illustrated headers change with each chapter.
You will love the illustrated recipe index with tiny food icons.
I picked this up because the illustrated spine looked so inviting.