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nerdyprettythings's review
funny
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I really enjoyed Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance. It has a bit of a dark comedy feel to it, as well as a great character study and portrayal of grief. I don't always love books where the main character is a child, but if that's you, still consider giving this one a try! I thought it was really well done. Sally, our main character, wants to keep her missing loved one involved in her life (trying to be vague to not spoil!) and we get a couple of decades of it. Unlike other characters, she's not deluded about whether this person will come back, but she wants to continue talking to them, and to share the things they would have shared in life. The second person perspective really worked for me, and I'm so grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for access to the audiobook - this book worked especially well for me on audio, with Sally's second-person narrative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Suicidal thoughts
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