What readers are saying about this book

Summarized by Pango AI

PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about the book. Many appreciate its unique structure of interconnected short stories set in a dystopian world dealing with an arctic plague, finding the storytelling compelling and thought-provoking, especially with themes like euthanasia parks and talking pigs. The beautiful writing and strong characterization are frequently praised, although some readers feel certain chapters are stronger than others. However, a few readers were disappointed, noting a desire for deeper character development and critiquing its heteronormative and cis perspectives. The audiobook narration received positive feedback for enhancing the eerie yet conversational tone of the stories. Some criticisms include dissatisfaction with the ending and a perceived downplaying of serious issues like rape.