First published 2010
Wellington tells her story with unflinching honesty as she grapples with depression and the children she has lost. Her narrative pulls readers through the complex terrain of grief, revealing how loss shapes and reshapes a life. The protagonist's voice carries both danger and tenderness as she confronts the sources of her pain. What begins as a simple tale grows more complex with each revelation, drawing readers deeper into Wellington's world. Clare Morrall constructs this debut novel with careful precision, avoiding sentimentality while exploring the many faces of sorrow. The story moves forward with the force of a strong current, compelling readers to follow Wellington's journey. At its heart, this novel examines how people survive devastating loss and find unexpected moments of light amid darkness.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
348 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins e-books
Content warnings: depression, mental-illness