About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the aftermath of a major loss and feels like their world is moving at a different speed than everyone else around them. Following the death of her father, Margo is thrust into a surreal world of traveling salesmen who navigate trains where time shifts based on geography. It is a powerful metaphor for the way grief can make a person feel out of sync with reality, as Margo navigates the literal fast and slow worlds of the train lines while processing her internal turmoil. Parents will find this an evocative exploration of identity, the value of time, and the complexities of trust in first relationships. While it is a high-concept science fiction story, at its heart it is a deeply human look at a young girl trying to regain her footing when her foundation has been pulled out from under her. It deals with mature themes of mortality and the pressure to grow up too fast in a way that resonates with the high school experience.
