The Lesson: A Novel by Cadwell Turnbull

The Lesson is the debut novel by Cadwell Turnbull. It is about an alien spaceship that lands on an island in the Caribbean and the ensuing impact on one family. I really wanted to like this book more than I did. It is the type of story that I typically enjoy. A science fiction story where science fiction serves as a backdrop for a character-driven narrative. There were certain aspects of the plot and themes that emerged that I truly enjoyed. One of my favorites is how humans respond to collective trauma. It felt very relevant to the post 2020 world.