A review by beckykphillips
How to Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster by Muriel Leung

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

How to Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster contains a rich, post-apocalyptic world centered in New York where acid rain has devastated the city and everyone is striving for connection with world around them. Throughout the novel, we follow the love across generations and timelines,  ranging from a ghost cockroach to the main character, Mira, Many of these love stories absolutely broke my heart, and never did I expect I would care so much for a cockroach, however, I found the storyline at times did not fully hold my attention. This is definitely a vibes book and at times I didn't know if I was quite cool enough to get the book. That being said, I would recommend the book if you're looking to explore a full world with unique characters and think about how love transcends our circumstances.

Thank you to NetGalley and W. W. Norton & Company for the advanced copy.