What Comes After

This book takes its time - its pace reflects the slow passage of time in the small Pacific NW town and its inhabitants. It's lovingly written with true empathy for all the characters involved, from the loved ones left behind after the mysterious deaths of two teenage boys to the pregnant teenage girl who stumbles into the village and changes everything. Few books make me cry and this one did twice, so shame on you Joanne Tomkins but thank you for writing such a wonderfully literate, moving story. This is one you won't want to rush through - instead you will miss these wonderfully-drawn characters when you close the book.