I found this book at my library, and I can say without a doubt that checking it out was the best decision I have made.

At first I found it a little difficult to get into the book, the jump between first and third person and being in England versus America in each chapter was quite jarring, but after understanding what was happening I was completely ensorcelled by the writing and the story.

At the very start of the book it lists Bola's other work, and I knew when I saw he was a poet that the writing would be beautiful; I was not prepared for quite how beautiful. Since this is a library book I was, unfortunately, unable to highlight as I was going along, so I had this app open the entire time to log lines - or entire paragraphs - that just completely captured my heart. 

The writing was beautiful, and I found myself seeing myself in this man's loneliness when by all accounts, we have nothing in common. Loneliness is strange, isn't it? This book fell into my hands at the most perfect time in my life.

I loved the development of relationships, or lack thereof. I loved the exploration of these new experiences in Michael's life, how each new person brought something new to the story even if they were only there for a few pages, a chapter. I loved all of them.

Overall this book was just beautiful.
10/10, I would recommend this book to anyone.