A review by rclyburn
Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler

5.0

I enjoyed the portrayal of Nedda's changing relationships with her parents. My favourite line from Betheen was, "'Don't think for one second he's the only reason you're smart.' Nedda's shocked expression was both satisfying and sad." My own mother said something very similar recently. I liked the cut-ins in 1986 of the side characters' points of view; it kept the narrative feeling fresh and the world large and authentic.

I felt like there was a lag in the pacing from the beginning of the problem in 1986 to when the problem is recognized and the solving begins. This may be because Theo's point of view chapters stop.