A review by savvylit
Nonfiction: A Novel by Julie Myerson

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Nonfiction: A Novel is a poignant look at how addiction damages people and relationships. Specifically told from the mother's point of view, readers are shown the ripple effect of the daughter's addiction and the persistent devastation to not only the daughter but both parents. Myerson writes with an empathy that reveals addiction for what it truly is: an all-consuming, dangerous illness. The parents are flawed, the daughter is flawed, and they are all just attempting to survive in the best ways they know how.

Thank you so much to @tin_house for the advanced reader copy of Nonfiction: A Novel in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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