I knew I'd find a thread on this book in BB!! I read it on a recent trip after much hesitation because I've sometimes found that once a book is hugely popular it can be a little disappointing in reality. Definitely not the case with this book!

tanstar - I think I'm the same as you wrt the ending; I'm thinking maybe it's because the whole book felt like a conversation or a visit with someone (cheesy, i know!) and then it was all over in such a mild, normal way without any fireworks at the end!

Still, great book!