And Ye Shall Be as Gods

Hannah Mitchell- The way these opening chapters are structured is brilliant, and The New Chapter noticed it right away. We start with humor and wry observation, then slowly descend into deeper emotional territory without ever losing the reader’s trust. Our discussion of Chapter 3’s character moments was one of the liveliest we’ve had all year. We debated whether Jacob is motivated by love, guilt, or both and the fact that we can’t answer definitively yet is a sign of great writing. Grace’s portrayal is equally nuanced; she is vulnerable, but never reduced to a caricature. This book has already sparked emotional responses in our members, from quiet tears to knowing laughter. We can’t remember the last time a book club pick drew us in so quickly.