All This and More: A Novel

I think this book was worth reading, though the plot is a bit disorienting. Each next chapter brings a new set of circumstances that Marsh has to adjust to.Likes- The idea of revising one’s personal history until everything is perfect is tantalizing. Marsh is a likable main character.Dislikes- Why don’t we ever get to know Marsh’s real name? She grows as a person throughout her time in the bubble. I’m missing her moment of empowerment as she announces that she will no longer accept being called a weak nickname she dislikes.Without giving away spoilers, I did not like the ending(s). I tried to keep an open mind because the narrative of the whole book is unusual but I think I was looking for something more typical in a book ending.I still think it’s worth reading if you can handle something different from the usual.

What a brilliant book. I don't even know how to process how it just ended.But also. Want to go back and ... Pick a million different paths. To see how differently the story ends up.That's the fascinating thing about this - people reading it could have fully different experiences based on what choices they make.Which makes you question everything. How can you like or dislike a character.... if their choices...your choices..others choices...make them become someone else.The genius needed to write something this complex and make it all work together - wow.I've loved all of Peng's works... But this may be the most amazing.

But all is not what it seems. It all revolves around March making her life perfect.You, the reader, make choices when reading the book in order to progress. Ultimately you end up with the same final 3 choices.

I really enjoyed this book - it was a fun escape. I read all the endings and I'm not sure I found the one I wanted. I may go back and try again. I liked something about all of the characters. I didn't see some of the twists and turns coming - perfect beach/pool read!

This book was amazing. The premise is what is perfection in Marsh’s life and how do those changes affect all the people around her. The reader chooses Marsh’s path, too.