In this book, we follow four generations of six-year-old's. We start with Sol and go backwards in time. Sol is, simply put, a spoiled brat who is also a genius. He has a self title: Son of Google, Son of God, Eternal Omnipotent Son of the World Wide Web. And this character portrays everything self-absorbed. He is told how wonderful and perfect he is, and the result is evil. He has, as does each character portrayed before him, a birthmark in the form of a mole. His parents see it as an imperfection, and when they attempt to have it removed, it almost kills him.
Next, Sadie is introduced to the reader. She has a strong interest in her mother's past and goes to extremes to find the truth.
The next two generations are portrayed more effectively, but that may be because I feel a connection with World War generations.
The story is creative, sometimes witty, and thought-provoking.
7.5/10
It's worth the time.
Enjoy,
Steve--Bookopine
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