Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for gifting me a digital ARC of the new book by Pulitzer-prize winning author, Michael Cunningham - 4.5 stars rounded up!
On the same day, April 5th, on three consecutive years, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we get a glimpse into the days of a family. Dan and Isabel live in Brooklyn with their two children, Nathan and Violet. Isabel's brother, Robbie, lives in the attic. Robbie is looking for a place he can afford on his teacher's salary while he contemplates going back to medical school. We also meet Dan's brother, his friend, and son.
I loved this book - from the quiet cover to the quiet, beautiful prose inside. While it takes place during Covid, that word is never mentioned. It takes us back to that time, the fear, the anxiety, what it means to be family, and how everyone can fit together. It takes us on a journey, familiar yet new, and I enjoyed every bit.
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