You'll never guess the villian until The End
The characters are like people you know -those with good excuses for their bad qualities and enough good qualities that you continue to believe in them.
The story telling style is unusual. You see the same situation through two different people's view point. The skill of the writer is evident, as you stay interested and never get lost or bored with the scenario.
Is it a love story or a crime story? It's both. I will tell you, it is not a romance novel. If it had to be a sweet, it would be bitter chocolate.
The love story examines how two people act and react based on their previous life experiences. It is a slice of real life.
The crime will shock you; the end is just as real as the beginning.