3.5 stars. This was an incredibly quiet, but undeniably lovely novel. The premise is haunting and apocalyptic in a new way, as days lengthen and humans are thrust into a world of 20 hour days and even longer nights. But the coming of age story is sweet and innocent, and as Julia looks back on the early days of "the slowing", we feel the pace of her days through the beautifully written prose. Young love, embarrassing moments, and the pain of growing up all ring true in this story despite the somewhat fantastical happenings, and while animals and plants began to die as the world slowly falls apart, you're enraptured by Julia's small triumphs and tragedies.