A mercenary and his loyal dog travel a dystopian near-future (that is struggling to keep up with our real one), working for a crime syndicate. But he finds his loyalties beginning to shift upon finding out he has a daughter in Dan Chaon's Sleepwalk.
Almost halfway through my goal of reading 50 books this year, Chaon's is already a frontrunner for favorite. It's a masterful blend of genres, including crime, science fiction, and family drama, with a unique protagonist who has a big heart despite his casual way of killing.
The near-future setting is obliquely referenced, by and large, and mostly focuses on the relationships (and startling bursts of violence).
For readers of genre fiction of any stripe, it's an easy recommendation. For casual readers, it's chaotic and sardonic and could be quite a surprise.
I read this at breakneck speed and really enjoyed it. Recommended.
I checked this out from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana.
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