If there's one thing about me, I'm going to read a novel by an Irish author. Especially one who has written works that I've fallen in love with previously. In the case of Eimear McBride, they check both boxes. Irish writer and wrote one of my favorite novels of all time, A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing.

I'll say this and this only about The City Changes Its Face: it was superb and I have no notes. I want to read it again already.

A hypnotic, unconventional novel, The City Changes Its Face is a masterclass in poetic prose and psychological depth. Eily and Grace navigate a shifting urban landscape where emotions blur into fragmented thoughts and half-formed truths. McBride’s signature stream-of-consciousness style immerses readers in an intense, atmospheric experience—one that won’t be for everyone but will deeply resonate with those who appreciate literary experimentation. While the tonal shift in the second half may not land as strongly, the novel remains a haunting, thought-provoking read. Fans of plays, metaphor-laden narratives, and introspective fiction should not miss this.