This is not a one day read. It took me over a week, and I feel like I sped through it. There are too many details I didn't catch, and I can guarantee that I will read it again, and will be able to appreciate it just as much the second time around. 
 This book will not be for every reader. There are six separate stories, sliced in two, forcing you to read the intro to each before finally getting to the conclusions. It may be distracting to some, but it all plays into the underlying themes. In this, I probably mostly failed. I really needed to read this with a group of friends, chapter by chapter, consulting and discussing. I feel like I am missing out on so much by going solo. 
 The dialogue will also be a problem for some readers. The sixth and final (or is it middle) story is told in pidgin english. VERY difficult to read, regardless on how intriguing the story is. 
 The genius to Mitchell's writing, is that each story is completely different. The characters, the genres, locations and style are all entirely different. It makes it hard to see the underlying similarities, at first glance, but it allows the reader to be drawn in to the overall mystery. 
 Highly recommend this, for those who are ready to make the commitment. 
 4.5 stars