I Loved it, capital "L"!

At times I felt it was a little heavy on the lengthy prose, but it was always beautiful. I'd love to hear what others think about this novel. I think that one of the things about this book is that it's not meant to be devoured, but slowly digested over several weeks/days, depending on how you like to read. It spans many years of the main character's life, and it is too much too handle if you rush it. There are many, many beautiful passages which require reflection.

I thought it was an insightful piece about gender (of course) but also family, friendships, personal destiny, the meaning of happiness, love: all of the things a good novel should touch on. It was funny, sad and hopeful. Also, while my extended family is not from Labrador, my relatives are from Cape Breton Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia and I have spent a good deal of time there in the summers. I think Ms. Winter did an excellent job of developing the strong, quiet nature of men and women who endure those long cold winters and economies which often rely on nature.

It was a powerful story which echoes elements of Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides while offering a fresh perspective on the Intersex experience and our culture's definition of gender identity.

I vote Yes! for Annabel.