Summary

In the Prologue, while browsing a bookshop, Gil, the novel’s male protagonist, finds a letter addressed to him tucked between the pages of a book called Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead. When he moves to the bookshop’s window for natural reading light, he spots a woman whom he believes to be his estranged wife. After examining her clothing and mannerisms from a distance, Gil feels convinced that the woman in question is indeed his wife and decides to pursue her through the stormy streets of town. He notices a white plastic bag caught on the claw of a tyrannosaurus rex at the mini golf course. Gil calls Ingrid’s name several times to no avail but remains determined to reach her. In his desperation, Gill attempts to climb over the promenade railing only to slip and fall onto the...