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What Was Lost

What Was Lost by Melissa Connelly

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well
Content Warnings: abuse

It pairs the psychological intensity of Dostoevsky with the domestic rawness of Ferrante. At turns haunting and healing, the novel sees the reader embarking on a vacation-turned-reckoning with Marti Farrell, single mother and survivor. What Was Lost is a searing debut.



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