Brace yourself to fall into this subtle, character-driven novel. Haruf skillfully brings the reader into the lives of a select collection of individuals living in the rural town of Holt, Colorado. In their stories you will observe a poignant display of humanity. Each of their unique and yet interconnected stories will remind you of why you believe in good people and leave you with a sense of hope. On the contrary, it will, at times, also remind you of the ugliness that lurks in the world as well. Ultimately you will lose yourself in these characters' lives and feel as though you have come to known them as you know people in your real life. This book has a quiet yet profound impact that I surmise will stay with the reader long after the last page has been turned.