Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "The Astral (novel)" in English language version.
With acute perception and witty humor, this bittersweet novel moves along at a tremendous pace, entertaining until its climactic final scene.
A satisfying redoing of a man undone.
A masterpiece of comedy and angst. Think Gulley Jimson of Joyce Cary's The Horses Mouth transported from 1930s London to present-day Brooklyn.
Like the rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn of its setting, Christensen's unremittingly wonderful latest (after Trouble) is populated by an odd but captivating mix of characters.
This could be a real charmer; watch.
