This book reminds me somewhat of [b:Caleb's Crossing|9684523|Caleb's Crossing|Geraldine Brooks|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1303284000s/9684523.jpg|14572532] by [a:Geraldine Brooks|211268|Geraldine Brooks|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1303284528p2/211268.jpg] though not as heartbreaking. The begin...