From the Bookshelf of DMPL Book Chat…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought

The idea that art, or the natural world, could ever be anyone's property has always made me uneasy. A work is shaped not only by the artist, but by everyone who interacts with it; it belongs a little to everyone. This, too, is how a life is made: with the support of many hands.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
Joukhadar's prose is absolutely beautiful, no doubt about it. I loved reading The Map of Salt and Stars and was so excited for this book, Joukhadar's second. But this story seemed convoluted with mor ...more
3.5 stars, rounded up.
Joukhadar's prose is absolutely beautiful, no doubt about it. I loved reading The Map of Salt and Stars and was so excited for this book, Joukhadar's second. But this story seemed convoluted with mor ...more

Aug 17, 2020
Joe
marked it as to-read

Jan 27, 2021
Stacey
added it

Apr 18, 2021
Brett Burkhardt
marked it as to-read

Jun 04, 2022
Kelsie
marked it as to-read

Oct 09, 2022
Laura
marked it as to-read

Nov 09, 2022
Landon
marked it as to-read

Jan 24, 2023
Mikaela
marked it as to-read

Jun 01, 2024
Dakota
marked it as to-read

Oct 13, 2024
CL
marked it as gave-up

Jul 01, 2025
Lynn Moyle
marked it as to-read

Jul 17, 2025
Meredith Pocius
marked it as to-read