Amazing! I was blown away!! Tears and laughs and pain and hope. Amazing! I loved the authors writing style and the bizarre narrative was gripping. Who knew death could have a sense of humor? The author did a great job describing things in a way that really made my imagination work over time. I have the most beautiful image of Papa in my head, with his accordion wrinkles making music when he smiles and talks... Beautiful language! I felt so much love for Max and the beautiful kind stories that he wrote for the girl... and poor Rudy who had to die to finally get the kiss he was after. My heart was broken at the end.. and I sobbed, but in my mind the girl went on to Marry Max and together they had their own massive library and gave each other weather reports for the rest of their lives. I loved this story and give it five stars!!