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A review by per_fictionist
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
5.0
In "Strange Sally Diamond," Liz Nugent crafts a mesmerizing tale that envelopes you with a poignant storytelling and an equally intriguing mystery.
The narrative is presented through two distinct voices, with Sally as the primary narrator. Liz Nugent introduces us to Sally Diamond, a literal-minded Irish woman in her forties, navigating a world where irony and sarcasm escape her. Raised in isolation in a small rural village, home-schooled Sally lacks the social filters most people possess, resulting in humorous yet chilling moments , drawing readers into her peculiar world.
The second narrator, a young man on the other side of the world, shares his experiences of growing up in isolation due to a perceived fatal disease, creating a parallel storyline that eventually converges for a surprising conclusion.
The exploration of trauma, mental illness, and abuse is handled with sensitivity and depth, leaving a lasting impact on the reader's psyche. The author's storytelling prowess is evident in her adept exploration of trauma, mental illness, and abuse. The opening paragraph, where Sally disposes of her father's remains, serves as a captivating overture, setting the stage for an emotionally charged odyssey.
As Sally unravels her traumatic past through letters from her father, the narrative metamorphoses into a compelling saga of resilience, abuse, loss, and mental fortitude. The dual viewpoints, against the contrasting backdrops of Ireland and New Zealand in disparate timelines, construct a multifaceted narrative of sibling dynamics and concealed secrets also delving into darker and triggering themes.
"Strange Sally Diamond" emerges as a ruminative adult suspense thriller, leaving an indelible impression.
The narrative is presented through two distinct voices, with Sally as the primary narrator. Liz Nugent introduces us to Sally Diamond, a literal-minded Irish woman in her forties, navigating a world where irony and sarcasm escape her. Raised in isolation in a small rural village, home-schooled Sally lacks the social filters most people possess, resulting in humorous yet chilling moments , drawing readers into her peculiar world.
The second narrator, a young man on the other side of the world, shares his experiences of growing up in isolation due to a perceived fatal disease, creating a parallel storyline that eventually converges for a surprising conclusion.
The exploration of trauma, mental illness, and abuse is handled with sensitivity and depth, leaving a lasting impact on the reader's psyche. The author's storytelling prowess is evident in her adept exploration of trauma, mental illness, and abuse. The opening paragraph, where Sally disposes of her father's remains, serves as a captivating overture, setting the stage for an emotionally charged odyssey.
As Sally unravels her traumatic past through letters from her father, the narrative metamorphoses into a compelling saga of resilience, abuse, loss, and mental fortitude. The dual viewpoints, against the contrasting backdrops of Ireland and New Zealand in disparate timelines, construct a multifaceted narrative of sibling dynamics and concealed secrets also delving into darker and triggering themes.
"Strange Sally Diamond" emerges as a ruminative adult suspense thriller, leaving an indelible impression.