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Self-Portrait with Boy by Rachel Lyon
5.0
Looking for a thriller with a plot that you probably have never considered? Self-Portrait With Boy is one of the most inventive plot concepts that I've read in a long time and absolutely captivated me. This novel is about a struggling photographer who lives in an artist loft where she has been working on a personal photography project taking a daily self-portrait.
A little boy, in the apartment above her's, tragically falls to his death and Lu happens to be taking an image of herself when the tragedy occurs. Upon development, she sees that it is one of the most beautiful images she has ever taken and has to grapple with the decision to let this work be seen.
As the tenants grow closer together following the tragedy, she finds herself entangled in a friendship with the mother and must decide if she is going to share the image of her son with the world.
Adding to the deep moral dilemma, she is barely making ends meet and her father has to undergo a pricey surgery. It isn't just about the fame, it's about survival. This image could help her become known in her field, but at what cost?
I listened to this one on audiobook in a single day, and had to know what was going to happen with this photo. I don't want to say more- it's really awesome. This book would lend itself well to a book club discussion.
A little boy, in the apartment above her's, tragically falls to his death and Lu happens to be taking an image of herself when the tragedy occurs. Upon development, she sees that it is one of the most beautiful images she has ever taken and has to grapple with the decision to let this work be seen.
As the tenants grow closer together following the tragedy, she finds herself entangled in a friendship with the mother and must decide if she is going to share the image of her son with the world.
Adding to the deep moral dilemma, she is barely making ends meet and her father has to undergo a pricey surgery. It isn't just about the fame, it's about survival. This image could help her become known in her field, but at what cost?
I listened to this one on audiobook in a single day, and had to know what was going to happen with this photo. I don't want to say more- it's really awesome. This book would lend itself well to a book club discussion.