The book was like balm for the soul. It was a blend of insight into early 20th-century Canada, with all its societal norms and how life unfolded during that time, and a sort of fairy tale where the heroine had to learn to believe in herself in order to achieve a happy ending. The beautifully detailed descriptions of nature and the changing seasons, as well as the witty, sharp character portrayals, added the perfect finishing touch to the story.