The book is a welcome twist on the quickly established (and frequently disappointing) “pandemic novel” subgenre ... Juno and Jack Jr. have a fascinating and frequently uproarious dynamic ... A gift to the reader; finally we can see something lovely emerge from such a dire time.
Chong expertly captures the family’s complicated dynamics and ratchets up the tension as they finally break the silence about the past. It’s a satisfying drama.
Chong, author of Flux, is masterful at presenting his characters and describing their world ... His description of Jack Jr. struggling out of his coma is alone worth the price of admission. You won’t forget this big-hearted, beautifully written book.
