I read the sequel before this; it wasn't bad, neither is this, and I like the way this one focuses on the aspects of trying to live as an immortal in ordinary society, goes into the psychology of the immortal Dawit in a surprisingly believable way. There was little suspense (after all I knew a lot of the plot developments from the sequel) but parts of it were gripping anyway, because Due managed to make the characters matter. The one thing I didn't like was the sappiness of the religious talk, the references to heaven and blessings and such -- even a pretty good writer like Due can't make that less than nauseating.

Not at the shop, outside on the street instead.

Never Judge a Book by Its Cover Challenge, 2011 Week 27 (Dominion Day)