The Book of Daniel

Doctorow's portrayal of the family feels deeply personal yet politically charged. I'm curious whether he based it on real events or crafted a fictional family to explore broader themes.

Switching between different family members and viewpoints added layers to the story, but it also made me work to keep track. Was this structure intentional to reflect the fractured nature of their world?

The conclusion left me pondering the characters' futures and the cyclical nature of political violence. Would love to hear different perspectives on what Doctorow might be suggesting.