This is a companion book to Rachel Joyce's "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" in which Harold responds to a letter from Queenie by walking the length of England to see her, hoping to delay her death. In this book, we learn of Queenie's reactions as she waits for Harold. On the surface this is a tale of unrequited love; we assume it only involves Queenie and Harold. Over the course of the book, we learn otherwise. Perhaps reflections on life always involve unfulfilled relationships; everyone assumes there will be time enough to fulfill their early promise. The book offers gentle and sharp surprises, both in content and style, while offering a different perspective on a tale told in an earlier book. The author has created two powerful, complementary books, well worth the time spent reading. -Suzanne R.