A review by nutmegger
The Scent of Pine by Lara Vapnyar

4.0

The bittersweet story of a woman's search for love. Vapnyar'a protagonist, Lena, recounts her formative years and her journey from youthful hopefulness to mid-life disappointment to her current lover. Filled with touching experiences described in clear but moving prose, Scent of Pine is enchanting and leaves the reader wishing Lena a happy ending.