A review by asourceoffiction
Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander

emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Meredith is a brilliant protagonist and her story has so much richness and depth. Her life is so carefully crafted it almost seems desirable at first. But the development and gradual broadening of her tiny world is what makes this book so gorgeous.

Tom and Celeste are fantastic new friends to counter the history that we learn gradually throughout the story. There's so much tragedy in Meredith's early life, and her resilience is something to cling to in the really emotional moments.

I love that there is no huge gesture at the end of the book; fractured relationships progress gradually and Meredith heals quietly, she doesn't get instantly better. But there's infinitely more realism (and optimism as a result) this way, and I was so much more connected as a result.

A beautiful, hopeful story with some really wonderful characters.
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