Many thanks to NetGalley, Sarah Crichton Books, and Angie Kim for the opportunity to read this amazing debut novel - nothing less than 5 stars for this fabulous read!
Young and Pak Yoo run the Miracle Submarine - a pressurized oxygen chamber that patients enter for "dives." This treatment is said to help autistic children, infertility, and a host of other issues. However, an explosion occurs and kills 2 people inside the chamber as well as injures Pak and their daughter, Mary.
The book takes the reader through the trial - one of the mothers of an autistic boy is charged with setting the fire that killed her son as well as another mother. Told in various viewpoints, we see that all of the characters are telling lies - to others and to themselves - as the story unfolds. Figuring out the mystery of who is guilty is just part of this book. These characters will stay in your heart - they are all so very human. Parenting is a big theme, as is cultural differences, integrity and disability. This would be an incredible book club pick because there is so very much to discuss. But the mystery part kept me changing my mind until the end!
Bravo to all involved for this incredible debut - everyone must read this book! And I can only hope for more from this talented author.
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