What a beautiful book. Laurus is not a quick easy read, nor is it a gripping adventure. It is a plod through medieval Russia that reveals what handing your life over to God and seeking true repentance can look like. But along the way the twists and turns of the path are what really make this book. Its complexity is endearing and its strangeness is lovable. Cannot recommend enough to readers who are open to the message it conveys.