Terrific, with layered complexities and a thoughtfully closed plot with enough left unsaid as to keep your mind coming back to it after reading. I cried. But then, it's not that hard to make me cry.

The only criticism I have for this book is that if you're not already trusting of Selznick (the author) you may have a difficult time getting through the large amount of wordless story that comes before the narrative. Unlike Hug Cabret, the story styles do not alternate back and forth frequently, and i found the pictures to be a bit of a slog at times. That said, I highly recommend pushing through! It's a beautiful story.