What an outstanding book, all of the buzz surrounding it is well-founded. Alexander Chee's efforts for over a decade have paid of immensely. The prose, narrative, characters, storyline- sheer elegance and beauty. This book will keep you hooked until the very end. I almost wish they could turn it into a play because of its setting and descriptions. Kudos Mr. Chee. Liberty Hardy at Book Riot could not have oversold this book- it's dazzling.