this is one of the most beautiful books i have ever read. i stumbled opon it in the english youth section of the library in my city. (i'm an american living in the netherlands) and when i read it i was completely overwhelmed. it is a very dreamy and unique book- i have never read anything like it. i couldn't put it down- and all day while i was supposed to be busy, all i could think about was getting home so i could read it. i would highly reccomend it to anyone who loves dreamy stories and i'd read it again a thousand times if i had the chance. :)