A review by karenleagermain
You Know Who You Are by Ben Dolnick

2.0

I saw this boook at Barnes and Noble this past week and I felt compelled to give it a chance. It was on a shelf for notable new authors. This is Ben Dolnick's second novel and he is a solid writer. I did not find this book to be very unique or compelling, but I think Dolnick might shine with the right story idea. The main character's way of processing grief over his mother's death resonated with me. I felt like there were moments of truth with the characters, where Dolnick managed to make a profound statement or strong idea. Overall, this coming of age story was a bit bland and overdone. It was a decent read for an afternoon, but I often felt myself drifting in my thoughts and wishing the book would hurry to a conclusion. I do think that Dolnick might be an author to keep an eye on and I am interested in his first book. He's good enough to give a second chance.