Not what I was expecting. I had expected a difficult read (like the 1st 15 lives of Harry August) but it really had a rhythm and a flow. It was strangely hypnotic, especially considering I don't generally go in for books set during war times. Initially I felt the writing style left me too far removed from the characters to really get to know them, but by the end I realised I felt I'd known them forever. Incredibly well written. I may have liked more clarity or resolution in the ending but I suppose it makes sense for it to and as it did.