His wife wants a divorce, he no longer understands his son and daughter, and his inspiration to write is long gone. The story is told from Frank's point of view - a voice that's honest, bitter, unapologetic, and at times cynical. The Astral is a beautifully written ode to lost youth, to love, to regrets and second chances, and to the city - a living and breathing creature that's a part of the novel just as much as the characters.