FICTION

How To Tell Toledo from the Night Sky

St. Martin's. Jul. 2014. 352p. ISBN 9781250047021. $25.99; ebk. ISBN 9781466847798. F
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Netzer's sophomore effort is a love story like no other. Irene, a brilliant astrophysicist, believes in science, not love. George is convinced everything on the planet, from the stars to the living beings, has a twin soul. He just hasn't found his yet. These two individual forces spiral toward each other and come crashing together in a world-comes-to-a-standstill moment that appears to be destiny but might actually be part of a great master plan. As George and Irene balance the fine line of fate, old secrets are exposed, and true love is put to the test. Netzer's poetic storytelling results in a surreal yet believable tale of two lives intertwined more than they could have realized. As in the author's first novel (Shine, Shine, Shine), the imaginative characters are full of eccentricities, adding a touch of humor to a story that's also tinged with remorse and regret.
VERDICT Recommended for all literary fiction fans. This would also make a great book club selection for anyone who has ever pondered soul mates and the role individuals play in controlling destiny.
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