I didn't finish The Great Unknowable End. I got about 1/3 of the way through and it was just too weird and moved too slowly to promise that we were going to get anywhere in the story soon. At 400 pages, that just doesn't hold my attention. I loved Ormsbee's Tash Hearts Tolstoy, which is why I was looking forward to The Great Unknowable End. Instead, I am disappointed by this newest work of hers.

I wasn't sure what I was getting into with this book but I ended up really enjoying it!

"The Great Unknowable End" is set in 1977 through the lives of Stella and Galliard we learn about the weird happenings in Slater, Kansas (pink lightning, animals acting strangely, and weird weather). Stella is navigating the stress of her family while Galliard is discovering his identity amidst a reclusive commune. They meet and help each other discover more than they expected.

I really enjoyed the magical realism in this book - probably because I wasn't expecting it considering I thought this was just a historical fiction novel! However, the inexplicable magic is woven in beautifully with the character development of both Stella and Galliard.

There were a few parts that I felt were repetitive but I really enjoyed the narrative overall. :)

I loved this book! The full review will be posted soon at kaitgoodwin.com/books! Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity to connect books to their readers!