Michael Chabon has constructed an incredibly clever fictionalised memoir of his conversations with his maternal grandfather before he died. This story follows from his childhood to his military service during WWII, his marriage and his old age. I must say that Chabon has got an amazing talent for creating multilayered, complex characters of whom we are drawn into totally and utterly. Along side an unpredictable plot we end up with an inventive novel that we simply cannot put it down. It is a fascinating and beautiful read and in my opinion Chabon's best book so far. You won't be disappointed