The comparisons I've seen of this book to The Ocean at the End of the Lane are not lost on me, but they're happily accurate. I delved into this book with a sense of wonder and a lack of complete comprehension as to what was going on in the story. As it progressed, I began to understand what was happening (as surreal as it may be) and it was truly beautiful. I haven't been stunned like this by a book for a fair while.