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Apr 26, 2019HujeBohoc rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
George Saunders has to be commended for trying something new in this novel: it's the story of Abraham Lincoln's 11-year old son, Willie, who dies and ends up in some sort of in-between world, the "Bardo". The novel's originality is that it is told by dozens of characters who are also in the Bardo. I was not completely convinced with this form of writing, but the novel is extremely moving at times, especially when we witness Abraham Lincoln's absolute devastation after his son's death. It is impossible for a reader with a heart, especially if you have a child who is Willie's age, to stay indifferent.