A review by bkeniston
The Nix by Nathan Hill

5.0

Read the opening of this novel, and you won't be able to put it down. The bittersweet story of an estranged mother and son, this literary debut is a sweeping epic of the late 20th century with stops in the 40's, 60's, and 80's. Smart, funny, and full of heart, The Nix contains an undercurrent of Norwegian folk mythology that makes it a pleasure to read. Recommended for fans of Donna Tartt and Michael Chabon.