Liked the second half more than the first. For most of the book, Therese is the most infuriatingly passive character. I didn't really get her sudden overwhelming attachment to Carol, who didn't really seem to be giving her anything. I thought I knew how this book was going to end, but it surprised me. It's wasn't entirely happy, because of what happened with Carol's husband and daughter, but it was refreshing to read something that didn't end in complete and utter tragedy.