For an author to write from the perspective of so many diverse characters and perceptions is a feat; to do so while feeling like you can relate to each character personally is truly beautiful. Although I'm lucky enough to not have known what living in a conflict / post conflict environment is like, the emotion conveyed from this book leaves the reader feeling the same pain, hollowness, sadness, joy and hope that surrounds each character. Such an intricate weaving of so many lives, pasts and presents as well as so many moral dilemmas to ponder over, this one is really one of those books that stays with you.