A ponderous character study
4 stars
This book really took its time. The slow unwinding made me read it at a much less frenetic pace. It was the opposite of a page turner but the experience was so rewarding.
I caught themes of relationships changing as people move apart but don't want to let go. Also, the slow loss of someone you love to a degenerative disease. And of course, loneliness. This would be a great winter read.