A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson, 468 pagesA God in Ruins examines World War II through the experience of Teddy Todd, an RAF pilot who was involved in many of the bombing missions in Germany. Like Atkinson's phenomenal Life After Life (a companion novel to this one), A God in Ruins jumps back and forth in time, telling Teddy's story both during the war, and in the years after, branching out into the lives of his wife, daughter, and grandchildren. I love Atkinson's always-surprising way of telling a story, and she doesn't disappoint here, offering up twists and turns, as well as plenty to ponder about war, humanity, and destiny. Well worth a read.
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