A review by punchofwishes
The Submission by Amy Waldman

4.0

A contest to design a memorial commemorating the lives lost during 9/11 spirals out of control, touching the lives of many. This novel goes so many directions, offering insight into half a dozen characters, their pain and their joy. It’s unexpected and heart-wrenching, lively and a little cold. Some story strands feel a little short cut, some scenes were a little awkward and in general the book felt a little off sometimes, the the author didn’t have enough space for what she wanted to do. Still, this book was very impactful and suspenseful and necessary.