Take a story's temperature by studying its tone. Is it hopeful? Cynical? Snarky? Playful?
Warm, Engaged
The tone of this book makes it clear we're not in for a tense political thriller or a matter-of-fact realistic novel. From the beginning, the book dwells warmly on moments of art and experience, and it's clear that we're supposed to be engaged with the characters, even the terrorist ones.