2 A.M at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino | Rating: ★★★★★

When I think of this book, the first word that comes to mind is: delightful.

Because, to be clear, it is a delightful read with many quirks and darkened edges to the plot. With colorful characters, fun dialogue and interesting backstories I just knew I’d love it within the first few pages and it definitely didn’t let me down — even at the very end. It’s a fantastic and warm story tied together with a jazzy (heh-heh, okay dumb even for me) bow.

It’s a short read, too, so it’s the perfect fit for an easy night in this autumn or winter — pair it with a blanket and hot beverage and you’re good to go!

Our story is told by splitting the narration between an array of characters — all of which are just wonderful to read about. And the evens take place over the course of a night and come to collide during the final hours of a jazz club — The Cat’s Pajamas — before it gets shut down. Although the narration is split, it doesn’t get all mushed up like some stories do and is rather easy to follow.

This novel was one of the rare instances which I didn’t mind having more than a few points of view.