A review by lisaspon
The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan

4.0

What a wonderful collection of short stories. All the fictional stories were unique and interesting, each insightful in its own way. This author has a particular talent for ending stories really well. They would just be going along...and BAM it ended and I just had to sit there and reflect for a bit. I loved that. I also enjoyed the non-fiction stories. They were honest and relate-able, and they gave a true glimpse into who Mariana Keegan was. Although Mariana Keegan was incredibly talented and died tragically young, that is not what makes this book so great. It is great because of her ability to bring characters to life in a way that connects with the reader, giving insight into the way we live our lives.