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All That Is Solid Melts into Air by Darragh McKeon centers on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, tracing the lives of several individuals impacted by the catastrophe. Characters include Yevgeni, a young piano prodigy; his aunt Maria, a factory worker and teacher; surgeon Grigory Brovkin; and Artyom, a country boy in Ukraine. The story explores their experiences as they navigate the chaos, government misinformation, and personal tragedies in the aftermath of the meltdown. Topics include the impact of a government cover-up, forced evacuations, and the challenges of life in post-disaster Soviet Union.