Lost Cause

I didn't dislike The Lost Cause, but it definitely wasn't my favorite of his books. The sentiment I agree with, but something about the unbridled optimism of the youth felt off to me. Maybe it's just me getting old and jaded.

I enjoyed this, actually. Despite being grim and dark and scary in many places, it was also hopeful and powerful and ... well, young, I suppose. It's one of the first times I've read a novel of youth and vigor and thought I was perhaps getting a little old!
I didn't find any of the locality particularly relatable, of course, enjoyed a lot of the food though.