Tannat

The two stars are more a reflection of my enjoyment of the book than of the book itself. There were simply too many details to keep track of in the constant re-invention of The Plan, and I felt like I was missing out. This may improve on a re-read. I'm still not sure all of the digressions were necessary.

With regard to the use of other languages in the novel, there are untranslated passages in French and Latin throughout. These passages add texture but are not strictly necessary to understanding the plot. I mention it here because there are entire paragraphs in French and I would have found them frustrating were I unable to read them. I did get frustrated with some of the Latin.