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challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have read three of Tidhar's works and I have to say that I really like how he writes. It is sure and innovative, and versed in intersting topics and questions that plague so many of us whether layman or scholar.
This one follws a group of people who are drawn into each other's spheres because of one book, a book that doesn't exist; a book seller, a book collector, and a mathematician who seems to be at the very heart of this nonexistent book and its rippling effects.
What kept me hooked on this story bar the overarching mystery of the book, was how very human Tidhar made his characters. They are all just trying their best to move through the world and its mysteries in a way that makes the most sense to them. Asking questions, seeking answers, and drawing conclusions from what they have gathered. In this way, he uses history, science, religion, and philosophy to anchor his telling.
This one follws a group of people who are drawn into each other's spheres because of one book, a book that doesn't exist; a book seller, a book collector, and a mathematician who seems to be at the very heart of this nonexistent book and its rippling effects.
What kept me hooked on this story bar the overarching mystery of the book, was how very human Tidhar made his characters. They are all just trying their best to move through the world and its mysteries in a way that makes the most sense to them. Asking questions, seeking answers, and drawing conclusions from what they have gathered. In this way, he uses history, science, religion, and philosophy to anchor his telling.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Murder
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