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. |