About
this novel is a masterpiece that will question our policies, rattle our prejudices, and inspire our understanding of the relationship between illness and identity. It will also deepen our gratitude for the herculean reach of parental love.
What makes this book stand out?
The book contains a spark of real surprise. It leaves you with a strong conviction that life is fragile and unknowable.
Read it for
This is a compassionate book about what it means to be a parent.
Don't read it for
It is a very emotional novel.