Prfoundly moving and sometimes mystical story told by three men whose paths cross in China during the war with Japan. They agree that their souls shall meet in the village once they are dead and the story is told as they reflect and wait for all three to die. It's not morbid, but it is set during WW2 so there are atrocities that happen so what is a lyrical read sometimes jolts the reader into reality when humans behave barbarically towards other humans. The actual story is about the life of the girl who grows into a woman and who all three love during her life and who draws them together. It's a gorgeous read.