4 stars
Radar Radmanovic is born under mysterious circumstances with very black skin to two white parents. His mother's obsessive search for answers to his condition leads them to the arctic circle and a troupe of puppeteers who use electricity for all sorts of purposes. Sound strange? I found this book very strange and entrancing. The five parts take place in New Jersey, Norway, war-torn Serbia, and war-torn Congo. Puppets become living creatures and the science of electricity is an underlying theme. All of the characters have extremely well developed backstories and unusual talents. I really enjoyed this book and for some reason it reminded me a bit of Jeffrey Eugenie Middlesex. I did think this was too long and some parts were a slog to get through, however, it is one of the most fascinating books I have read lately. I received a digital ARC of this book through Penguin's First to Read Program in exchange for an honest review.
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