Résumé: The two main characters are: an educated woman doing PR work which she hates, but which affords her a lot of independence, with two great kids, an accomodating "ex", many good friends; a young woman who has had an unspeakable childhood, which has deeply scarred her, but has left her with an innate cheerfulness and interest in and ability to relate to people. Unfortunately, it is the former who is the narrator, and she is depressed and depressing. Prose is good, often simple, but with occasional flashes of fine imagery.