More confusing than anything

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This was different, that's for sure. There were so many parts to the plot, I don't even know how to begin summarizing it. It essentially involves a serial killer from decades before, a strained sibling relationship, and a murder investigation. There are 4 seemingly independent POVs that do all come together by the end, but only just. 
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Ok, first what I liked about it. Kind of surprising to me, I liked the philosophy behind it. There was a lot in here about determinism, and the idea that time is a construct and all things are happening at once. Which leads to the discussion of free will, and if it's a real thing. I also liked the way the end came together, with a big twist that wasn't on my radar at all. 
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Unfortunately that didn't make up for just how confused and jarred I felt the whole time I was reading this. The chapters are very short, which means it goes quickly, but with this many POVs, it means that you don't make it far with any particular character before moving on, and I found myself having to constantly go back and remind myself where we left off with them. There were also a ton of characters involved beyond the main POVs, so it did get tough to follow and keep track. 
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The ending also felt somewhat rushed, and some plot points just didn't make a ton of sense. 
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This definitely gets points for creativity, and it kept me engaged, but it didn't live up to my expectations after The Whisper Man.