This is a vivid and insightful look at the human psyche, mental illness and our definitions of the sane and insane.

In a novel that spans twenty years and several cities Henkin covers some hard-hitting issues, including breast cancer, infidelity and divorce.

Woven into a condensed history of Afghanistan is a tale of friendship and compassion, of honesty and betrayal. It veers from heartbreaking to heartwarming and at times had me literally holding my breath in anticipation of what might come next.

This is a superb summer read – if you have a long flight or road trip ahead of you then this will definitely help you pass the time – just don’t try reading it in the departure lounge… you might miss your flight!