Loooved this. The sprawling timeline, the way the language and mood of the characters evolved to match the more modern settings and sensibilities. The narration shifted perspectives so seamlessly. I was never confused about whose perspective we were getting even amongst a scene with multiple characters. In the first couple chapters, the cast evolved so quickly that I didn't think I'd care about anyone by the end, but that is not the case. I'll think about these characters for a long time.
4.5 probably but I've found myself thinking about this world more often than almost any book I've read this year. (The Great Believers is #1, but that could be recency bias)
4.5 stars. I “liked” this more than the first. As much as one can like a book about such horrific history.
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