This was a country/farm book. I don't usually enjoy reading about this sort of thing but I loved it here, I knew that John Marsden knew exactly what he was talking about, I believed every word, his writing is incredible and he knows how to write a damn good novel. My only irk was with the description of Ellie's parents private parts. Was that necessary? Upon a reread it borders on incestuous. I did love this book though, I am gunning for Ellie and Homer, and I really love Gavin.