Surreal and Existential.
This dreamlike narrative is esoteric at times and not necessarily meant for the consumption of the average reader. The concepts within are heady and probing, delving deep into how we move through this world or even possibly the next. A consideration of the roles love and loss, isolation and connectivity . . . how these blurred spectrums affect our lives, at times healing and occasionally causing us harm . . . and not always able to differentiate these states as being either. A dispassionate rumination, a quiet nostalgia for the people we lose touch with over the years of our lives, including who we once were or could have been. Some sections offer thoughtful verse on how much or rather little control we have . . . only a sense of reactivity whether it’s knee-jerk or volitional. Great book for group discussions. I recommend this novel to those who enjoy magical realism, self-discovery, and deep thinking.
I thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of The City and its Uncertain Walls for my unbiased evaluation. 3.5 stars
