I was anxiously awaiting for this book to take the turn toward pedophilic themes, since it is a trope that is set up very early on in the book. It’s difficult to listen through some of the more graphic scenes, and while the imagery and idea of two unwanted persons finding each other is idyllic, I found it hard to redeem itself once a sexual relationship between man and child developed. The idea of grooming came to mind heavily. While the story itself was otherwise interesting, I just couldn’t get past it flagrantly defending this man-child coupling.