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A review by iamessagarcia
Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander
5.0
This is Claire Alexander’s debut novel and I want to thank her for giving us this gem.
But before I dive in about the novel, I would like to make a comment on the cover (in which I seldom do). I love the cover. And I feel that it captures the theme of the story. The illusion that it seems deeper, bigger than it actually is. And I feel that it is a reflection on how some people view their personal, comfort space. Yes, some people might find being cooped at home is suffocating but to others, sometimes, it actually feels bigger, and enough.
Anyway, this story was written from Meredith’s perspective and I love that we are witnesses on her journey. And her thoughts. And that means, we are in with her struggle and I, for one, empathise with her: Her every attempt to step out and the crippling anxiety that stops her, followed by her frustration, regret and surrender.
And together with her journey to overcome her anxiety, I love all the people she has with her: the friend that stayed, new friends, and even a friendly neighbour.
This is a story about bravery, reconciliation, acceptance, family and friendship. And truly a heartwarming tale that might resonate to us. That is especially in the age where there is a growing awareness around mental health. And also the effect of the long pandemic lockdown to some.
But before I dive in about the novel, I would like to make a comment on the cover (in which I seldom do). I love the cover. And I feel that it captures the theme of the story. The illusion that it seems deeper, bigger than it actually is. And I feel that it is a reflection on how some people view their personal, comfort space. Yes, some people might find being cooped at home is suffocating but to others, sometimes, it actually feels bigger, and enough.
Anyway, this story was written from Meredith’s perspective and I love that we are witnesses on her journey. And her thoughts. And that means, we are in with her struggle and I, for one, empathise with her: Her every attempt to step out and the crippling anxiety that stops her, followed by her frustration, regret and surrender.
And together with her journey to overcome her anxiety, I love all the people she has with her: the friend that stayed, new friends, and even a friendly neighbour.
This is a story about bravery, reconciliation, acceptance, family and friendship. And truly a heartwarming tale that might resonate to us. That is especially in the age where there is a growing awareness around mental health. And also the effect of the long pandemic lockdown to some.