The First Seven Years

I enjoyed reading this story and the twist that it had in the ending.  When Sobel left I didn't quite understand why so I felt as if there was something more to just leaving randomly.  I thought it was weird that Sobel felt that way about a girl that was 16 years younger than him but he must really love her if he only worked at that job for her.  I feel as if he wasn't working for a wage but he was working for her love and attention.  When I understood why Sobel left and when Miriam explained how Max had no soul, I feel like Sobel and Miriam are a good match for each other.  For Sobel to do so much for a girl it clearly expresses that he has a soul.