I loved the first 90% of this book. The vignettes about each of the characters in the town were so evocative, thoughtful and meditative. However, the narrator’s voice wasn’t super strong and, to be honest, she didn’t really feel like a full fledged character to me. Which made me not really care about what happened to her - so the ending didn’t really hit the landing for me. I kind of wish she kind of faded into the background of the ending, rather than the focal point being on her. The ending, to me, felt quite contrived and sappy, in an otherwise understated book. Otherwise this was an enjoyable read, and recommended for those who want an expat perspective in Central/South America.