Review of The Tiger and the Cosmonaut

I really enjoyed this author’s first book, and this one is even more compelling. Casper is the son of a Chinese Canadian immigrant family, and he had an uncomfortable existence growing up in a small community in British Columbia. He has returned to his hometown to help search for his missing father. When his father is found in the woods, he seems to be reliving the night that Casper’s twin, Sam, vanished twenty years ago. After this Casper’s family finally begins the process of understanding what actually happened all those years ago and how it has shaped them. This book is exceptionally well-written, and the characters are raw and well-developed. There are a lot of elements and layers to the story, and the author has written them beautifully. Casper is also conflicted about his relationship with his partner, Anthony, and is trying to make some decisions about their future. I loved the mystery aspect of the story and it was heartbreaking and important to know more about Casper’s experience as an immigrant. Overall another wonderful book by this author that captivated me from the beginning. This will be an auto buy author for me!