The Nix by Nathan Hill

The Nix by Nathan Hill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Despite its daunting length I really enjoyed this book. The Nix is the story of a video game playing professor who reunites with his Mother in an attempt to understand her past so he can write her story. Although I was not a fan of the detailed video game descriptions, the rest of the book was captivating with interesting characters and a story with many twists and turns along the way. From Samuel's childhood to his present day struggles, Samuel continues to pine for his childhood sweetheart. As Samuel explores his mother's past he finds out more about the connection between her time at college in Chicago during the turbulent 1968 riot and her current legal situation as a now infamous criminal for throwing rocks at a political candidate. Both Samuel and his mother are struggling with relationships and trying to come to terms with their past. This book was well written and I would recommend it to any one who enjoys fiction.

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