This was an interesting work that blends the worlds of fact and fiction pretty masterfully; the layers of the story stack atop one another and reach an almost frenzied climax, where I, and I think the narrator, cannot distinguish between those worlds. I found it very thought-provoking in that sense. Keeping with the frequent theme of an action ceasing to exist when its intent turns out to be misguided - the example that comes to mind is the author brushing Alex's hair back and giving their night together huge amounts of meaning due to an impending superstorm, yet when the storm falls flat, that night together might well have never happened for its lack of guiding tension - the Author's intent seemingly changes throughout, leaving the reader to wonder if what they are reading is the novel they had thought it to be. It's also very funny, and the neurosis of the narrator being portrayed in such humorous ways really helps when some of the more obtuse material springs forth.

Reviewed on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, 2:54pm.