- This is a novel about a single mother from a well-to-do New York family.
- As a single mother a previously privileged woman encounters a different side of New York. This causes her to question her values and priorities.
- Overall, this is a quick read with engaging characters. However, the ending struck a sour note for me.
- This novel is about connection during times of crisis, and how these connection may challenge our relationships.
- This novel is set in Canada during World War II.
- Overall, this is a soft romance novel with the odd twist of including a likable Nazi character.
- Two seemingly unrelated stories reveal their connection only at the end.
- This novel explores asymmetric relationships between an established author and a much younger aspiring writer.
- The juxtaposition of the two stories reveals yet another asymmetry.
- Taleb builds on Black Swan to explore what can survive and grow during black swan events.
- While readers would benefit from being familiar with Black Swan, it is not necessary to have read to follow this book.
- Taleb addresses antifragility in a number of venues ranging from banking to medicine.
- This book is set in the entertainment industry with all the intrigue and fascination it entails.
- There is a bit of adventure and plot action in this book.
- This is a quick and fun read.
