I knew that this would be a five-star read for me from about halfway through the first chapter.

This novel is a series of interconnected short stories, all narrated in first person, that give us glimpses into a world ravaged by climate change and an ancient plague. The tender explorations of grief, medical ethics, and humanity are unparalleled. I feel both sad and hopeful, which is my favourite way to feel when I finish a book. Highly recommended.

Out of all 141 books I read in 2022, this was my favourite. Here's why: https://youtu.be/ph6RGiTwc18