Jean Hanff Korelitz beautiful detailed descriptions are so rich that I felt like I was visiting Esplanade myself. I was immediately drawn into the characters and felt like I was experiencing the trials of babyhood from the colic to the feedings to the aroma of soiled diapers in the air. The author introduced each baby as an individual. I was already a fan of this author and I cannot wait to read what looks to be an interesting, engrossing novel.