This was a classic example of a book that was not for me, but I can still appreciate the craft behind it. Alfie and Fen’s story is rooted in very specific experiences and a very specific place that I do not have personal context for and thus made it difficult for me to get into the story. However, as is always the case with Hall, the side characters are compelling and there are many funny moments that make the book worth reading. I also enjoyed the author’s notes at the end, which give great context for the choices in the writing and makes the story that much richer.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the advance digital copy in exchange for my honest review.