I found the main characters in this novel to be complex and full of depth. Through the alternating point of views the reader gains an understanding of the way the main characters' life experiences, trauma and complicated parental relationships have impacted the interactions between the three generations. I found myself shocked by how quickly the epilogue arrived and felt as though I could have read a whole novel on each of the women individually as they explored motherhood, family, the expectations of others, culture and their own desires and identities as individuals.