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Commonwealth: A Novel, Patchett, Ann, Very Good Book

This novel is a careful study of how people change over time.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.

What stands out about this novel is its atmospheric, almost ghostly tone.

This activity book includes a page where you design your own board game.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.

This novel is a slow burn that pays off beautifully in the end.

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

The book is illustrated with collage art made from old photographs.