an absolutely wonderful and thought provoking story. I definitely need more time to think about everything that happened and read more about abe's intentions with this novel. this book leaves a lot open for interpretation, which I love. it also critiques society and modern relationships in a way I have never read before. -1 star for the very unnecessary cruel and disgusting way sexuality is portrayed. I get the intention, but in the scenes mentioned the woman is more of a puppet to be used than the actually interesting, multi-layered and even mystical person she is portrayed as otherwise.