Rebel Voice has noticed how even a poor plot can be made somewhat tolerable by good writing. That’s the case in this instance. Julia Heaberlin is a fine writer. Her characters are consistent even if not based on reality . Her descriptions of the countryside are evocative, as is her presentation of social interaction. Given a different approach this could have been both a very good story and concept. Julia Heaberlin can drive, very well as it happens, but she just chose the wrong type of vehicle.