“Presented in short chapters — scenes, reflection, episodes — How to Tie Your Shoes forms a solid portrait of father, son, and their relationship, even as it only occasionally delves deeper into specific events. But the lasting pain of the father’s abandonment is well-presented, while Niko’s attempts at some form of reconciliation and understanding allow for an interesting exploration of the relationship, and of Niko’s understanding of his unpleasant father.”

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