Review: Jade Chang looks at grief in ‘What a Time to Be Alive’

Review: Jade Chang looks at grief in ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ How does one respond to grief? In Jade Chang’s sophomore novel, “What a Time to Be Alive,” the answer is, at least, creative: become an influencer and start paying off your student loans. Lola Treasure Gold, Chang’s spirited protagonist, leads an unremarkable life. In her early 30s, Lola is saddled with debt and unresolved questions about a mother who disappeared. Her romantic history, while ...