Nancy B

The author does a great job introducing the reader to main character Anna, and leading us through 25 years of her life. I was frustrated with her life choices and wish she had more regard for herself. Her first bad marriage to an older man, Peter, was hallmarked by his frequent and sudden disappearances on high adventure climbing trips. In her next relationship with Karim, an ardent Muslim, she allowed herself to be dictated to and stifled by his desire for her to convert. I wanted her to stand up for herself in both relationships, and not let herself be so emotionally trampled.