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A review by christinam
Sorry I Missed You by Suzy Krause
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Suzy Krause tackles ghosting and the feelings that come along with it in her second novel Sorry I Missed You. Our main characters Maude, Sunna and Mackenzie have all been ghosted by someone very important to them. Regret, guilt, abandonment and remorse are just a few of the feelings they've been grappling with as a result. A soggy, unaddressed "Sorry I missed you" letter shows up in their joint mailbox. All they can make out is a suggested meeting at a coffee shop at an unspecified date and time. The trio begrudgingly bands together to figure out who the letter was intended for with each individual hoping its for them.
"The ghost isn't the person; it's the feelings attached to the person."
These ladies are not simply looking for the people who ghosted them to come back into their lives, they are also seeking closure, understanding and even forgiveness.
I think we all experience some kind of ghosting in our lives and I think the quote above rings true. It's not just the absence that bothers us, everything that comes with it. Like not understanding the why we've been ghosted or the guilt of not saying your piece when you had the chance.
While this book is a little predictable and marches to the beat of its own drum, it is certainly enjoyable. If you like stories that go off the beaten track, I'm sure Sorry I Missed You will tickle your fancy.
"The ghost isn't the person; it's the feelings attached to the person."
These ladies are not simply looking for the people who ghosted them to come back into their lives, they are also seeking closure, understanding and even forgiveness.
I think we all experience some kind of ghosting in our lives and I think the quote above rings true. It's not just the absence that bothers us, everything that comes with it. Like not understanding the why we've been ghosted or the guilt of not saying your piece when you had the chance.
While this book is a little predictable and marches to the beat of its own drum, it is certainly enjoyable. If you like stories that go off the beaten track, I'm sure Sorry I Missed You will tickle your fancy.