I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really respect the twisty narrative and Chang-rae Lee's ability to keep track of all the characters and threads in the novel. I went into it expecting, I think, more of the "Asian travels" side of things and less of Tiller's life afterward. Oddly enough, I ended up engaging more with the descriptions of Tiller's post-travel life than I did his travels.

Sadly, I did not finish the book; I got halfway through, but it became too difficult for me to keep track of what was going on amidst the density. I do think the writing is solid and would recommend it to readers looking for a new take on the Bildungsroman.