The Year of the Wind sounds like the kind of book that either works quickly or not at all, and I respect that.
The good books here usually know when to be sharp, when to be patient, and when to stop showing off. That balance matters more than trend-chasing ever will.
I would take a book with this kind of promise over a louder one with nothing underneath it. Graywolf Press has it listed for 04-Nov-2025.
That alone makes it feel worth keeping on the radar for readers who follow historical fiction with some curiosity.
It also gives me something concrete to mention when a reader wants one more thoughtful recommendation.