comment on structure

The book's distinctive structure feature five points of views, three sections, and a prologue and an epilogue. It moves from the present to a long flashback that moves readers to the point where the novel starts. Readers are taken from that place to the characters' present. Even though different characters tell the story, all of them, with the exception of Michael at times, move the novel forward. It is interesting that at times his chapters simply characterize him because he does not evolve. He is who he is. Margaret, Celia, and Alec do evolve. Readers see this evolution in their narratives.