I really enjoyed this, as weird as it might be to say that about a book that to me feels like a slightly more grounded The Road. Watching Vern's journey through trust and mistrust I think is a fascinating story in and of itself, and as the larger mysteries unfold the story comes together in pretty powerful ways. I do think that because it's so rooted in place and history, the more fantastical/sci-fi aspects came across as a little jarring, but I do think the story at the core was important and is an interesting look at grappling with that history.