PositiveThe New York Times Book ReviewWhat could seem like a predictable gimmick soon gives way to a series of weird and wonderful scenes, switching between present and past to reveal how Edgar and Fern got to where they are. Ausubel’s writing, melancholy and fine, shines in illuminating everyday scenes of life ... Even the throwaway details are terrific ... The one off-note is struck by Fern and Edgar’s frequent examination of their privileged status.
