I read this a few years ago but, since it was this month’s reading group book, I read it again. Of course, having read it before, it didn’t have as much shock impact as it did the first time but I was still struck by how beautifully written it is. The scene near the end where Kathy and Tommy speak to Madame had my heart thumping loudly. The sheer pathos of the ending brought tears to my eyes. This is a suspenseful story of supressed emotions and the meaning of friendship. I highly recommend it.