The Book of Loss by Julith Jedamus

i've been reading this book called the book of loss..its a story set in ancient Japan..at first i was thinking why the hell is this writer chose this setting for a story? then i look at the story.. its about two women trying to outdo each other to get the love of a man..so im thinking..if this writer tries to use a modern setting, i dont think this will sell at all...coz..well people wont accept this type of things although....although it does happen in the real world..people just wont admit it...women have been vying for mens attentions for centuries..so..maybe this writer feels if she puts in an ancient setting.itll become more palatable... sellable but at the same time will put forth what is real...hmm..i havent finished it...it kinda bores me..the way its written i mean... first person view is not my kind of thing..but im intrigued by by the issue...lets see...shall we?