Timely and lovely ... A loud topic, but Michaels’s novel is quiet and thoughtful ... Michaels has a poet’s eye for detail and ear for fresh phrasing ... A tender and moving character portrait full of sharp scenes and memorable observations. While the novel might have a timely premise, it’s a jumping-off point for timeless meditations on art, family, connection and the meaning of a life.
Timely ... Overall, the literary writing is emotional and engaging, and many of the scenes are compelling, but at times the abundance of metaphors bogs down some of the better writing.
