I found this a really interesting novel, really thought provoking. I didn't like the way there was only the mother's view of events, which may or may not have been a 'reliable' account, but it makes for interesting discussion, I may suggest it for the next meeting of my book group! The ending was quite a shocker, although I had sort of guessed about half way through, won't say too much more just yet because of spoilers and I can't remember how to make a spoiler tag! I found the ending inconclusive and disturbing, but I guess it was all the more effective for this. I really hope loads of other people read this because I'd really like to discuss it properly! Recommended, if only for the many questions it poses.