3.5 stars, rounded up. Some of this reminded me of Piranesi, in a good way, and the title & themes were good. Magical realism is difficult for me, I think, because I'm always trying to make it work logically and it doesn't. But this was hauntingly lovely and a nice short read. K.B. Hoyle's books are always a fun adventure.

Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by Thy help I've come
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home