This started off more slowly than I expected, but it quickly zoomed along. While the premise may seem rather silly (a town council that decides to eliminate the use of certain letters as they fall from a statue in a town square), it devolves into a dark dystopian hellscape of totalitarianism and death. I felt myself cringe as I noticed people using the forbidden letters in their correspondence, risking punishment.

It's not perfect but, my goodness, was it an enjoyable journey to read this book!