There was so much that I loved about this book. It defies genre, shape-shifting from magic realism to sci-fi, from fantasy to speculative fiction. The tone is dark and haunting, and there is some really stunning writing. Vern is an interesting and difficult protagonist, and the supporting characters felt real too. 

I was frustrated by the pacing; the end was dizzyingly fast and felt too plot-heavy when compared to the slow, atmospheric, tension-filled beginning. There was also a few moments where the narrative shifted to other points of view that were jarring, and didn't feel cohesive in the midst of a beautifully executed close third.