How often does a reader have the opportunity to look into another's soul? The conflicts in this story--war vs. peace, conflicting memories, trauma, redemption, chastity vs. love, honor vs. duty--combine to create insight into the mystery of being human. Stewart's language is poetic, and his metaphors are remarkably creative, weaving a rich tapestry of prose. -- John Winsor, author of The Punishments and Maggie's Revenge |