A wonderful book that shows how life can grow and be changed through others actions or unforeseen events. A beautiful world filled with flying fish, stories untold and gossipy old ladies. Well ok maybe the last two aren't so great but the coffin maker was a character that only seemed to grow in strength and personality. A read that I would recommend for all readers. It was a storybook style ending and yet I still feel that it was worthwhile with a unique look at life.