From the Bookshelf of Tyler Public Library…

[close] This is a short novel, but it is not an easy read. The protagonist Andrew is a cognitive scientist and an unreliable narrator. The book has a quiet, sad, sly humor and I don't pretend to even know how to rate this novel. It's Doctorow, so it should probably be a five star review, because he can write circles around everyone, but I don’t have a clue as to how to describe this book. I was hooked enough to keep reading and the novel keeps throwing fresh curves that I didn't see coming. I liked Andrew's character, but the ending left me with a huge question mark. I am not smart enough to understand what Doctorow is doing with this novel, which of course, is my problem, not the authors. Recommended for readers who like a real challenge.