The Nix

An ambitious novel that does not achieve all it aims to do but is likely still worth a read, especially for those who are fans of long, post-modern (?), non-linear novels with intertwining plotlines. Some of these plotlines felt superficial; the one with the annoying college girl and the one with the videogame addict in particular come to mind. A less positive review of the book could be “something David Foster Wallace would have written if he had had half the talent”.