At the same time, Diane is raising a shape shifting fifteen year old son and finding it hard to connect with him. Not only that, she realizes he hopes to connect to his father who abandoned him as an infant. The two stories begin separately, but weave intricately together. Both are about strong, independent women, with little help from others. They fight their own fears in order to reveal the truth. Who is Evan? What is King City? Why are there so many Troys? Jackie and Diane were fantastic protagonists. One representing parents and their need to hold on to their children and their worth. The other a child desperate for independence and acceptance as a responsible adult. Both grow and develop and learn to rely on each other and to let go of their notions of who they are and who they should be. A great book about existentialism, the idea of what is normal, and the parent-child dynamic. Jackie and Diane go on a heroes quest to find themselves, to learnt the importance of letting go and of relying on others. As with all Night Vale narratives, the novel forces you to think, to challenge your own view points and beliefs, to set aside cultural conventions. We are asked to reconsider our perspective of the "norm", as other cities and people may consider our lifestyle strange or unusual. Props to including Voice of Night Vale chapters throughout, including Cecil and his didactic radio show. It was interesting how they merged the podcast with written narrative, throwing Cecil in to the mix at pivotal points, aiding Jackie and Diane, pushing them towards their final confrontation. While still having vague stories scattered throughout that provide nostalgia for the show and the rest of the characters we know and love.
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