A sad and sickening but ultimately hopeful story. This novel takes turns seeing one New Year‰ЫЄs Eve in Australia through the eyes of each family member, showing the horror of a man broken by war and how that horror extends to his daughters, his wife, and his brother. The book ends on a New Year‰ЫЄs Eve years later, with a renewal. The language is beautiful and the characters and story are engaging.