I'n ashamed to admit this, but I cannot remember a single time I've read a book that is about, set in, or based around, a different culture. I could make excuses about not being exposed to books that include that, and that excuse would be valid; BUT, I want to make a concentrated effort to explore more books like this. Everything about this book seems like something I'd really enjoy. That cover alone has me intrigued, so I think that this book is going to be something that I buy as soon as I see it in a store near me.