An interesting book with an extremely difficult first a hundred or so pages to read.

The protagonist explains his life through a series of monologues, slowly introspecting as he reveals more about himself, his motivations and upbringing, as his life slowly unfurls before the reader.

The beauty of this book is easily overlooked as it’s in the intricacies of these recollections that the book shines. It is understated, does not patronise the reader and allows you to take an active role in understanding the character and the wider story.

A wonderful book that blurs that line between the mundane and the magical.