... powerful and original ... The broad dysfunction is interwoven with personal details, which brings the crisis alive ... if much of the book’s emotional power is channelled through its coverage of daily life in 2020, its analytical force is found in the broader themes it considers.
... penetrating ... The author’s frustration is palpable, but he takes heart in the 'spontaneous movement' of young activists who took to the streets to clear away rubble and 'fight against the ruling class.' The result is a razor-sharp reckoning with a tragedy decades in the making.