This is a really sad, sweet, somber reflection of grief and letting go. Emma Straub's writing is brilliant - poignant, poised, and eminently readable. And her insights on fate and destiny and acceptance are definitely worth reading. A slim novel that knows what it's trying to say, never gets distracted, and manages to entertain and delight while probing a genuine and heartfelt exploration of relationships and "how life is supposed to turn out" is inspiring. Highly recommended.