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Loading... Strange Sally Diamond (original 2023; edition 2024)by Liz Nugent (Author)
Work InformationStrange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (2023)
   No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) KallieGrace | Jan 7, 2025 |  This book was a slow burn, but one I was quickly immersed in. It’s just as much an intriguing character study as it is a gripping suspense novel. I enjoyed viewing things through Sally’s distinctive POV. The ending wasn’t as satisfying as I’d hoped, as it almost leaves an opening for a sequel, but why? Still, this was a fantastically suspenseful read. Dark and disturbing, but I couldn’t look away. Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for providing me a copy of this book. Opinions are my own. (  ) bookofsecrets | Dec 23, 2024 | Sally is strange. She is in her forties, and keeps to herself. Not fond of any social situations she feigns deafness so that she won’t have to converse with people. She is very literal and innuendo and sarcasm escapes her – though she is very intelligent. She is introduced to many strangers and gradually her disturbing back story comes to light. And what a story! A dark and extremely disturbing saga of abuse, abduction, paedophilia, and manipulative behaviour. Not for the faint of heart. We as readers are also privy to another story, that of a boy called Peter. How Sally’s story merges with Peter’s is a compelling and fascinating narrative. I felt deep sympathy for both Sally and Peter in very different ways. Their experiences explored the depravity and immense cruelty that we as humans are capable of inflicting on others. The cycle of abuse is never-ending. (  ) emeerly | Nov 28, 2024 |  ) overlycriticalelisa | Oct 2, 2024 | ) EllenH | Sep 19, 2024 |
Despite the grim subject matter, Sally is an appealing character - strange, yes, but also engagingly literal. Nugent hits exactly the right tone of empathy and optimism, but she can't fully banish the darkness. Nugent fashions an unforgettable protagonist in Sally, and never loses sight of her character's fundamental humanity, even as she piles on twists and steers the narrative into exceptional darkness. Inventive, addictive, and bold, this deserves a wide audience. Nugent writes relatable, imperfect characters, and her portrayal of Sally's neurodivergence allows a look into the struggles of daily life that most take for granted. This well-written, engaging novel isn't for the light of heart, but it will find a home with readers who thrive on intricate plotlines and character development. AwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
"Shocking, disturbing, and utterly original." --Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A truly incredible reading experience." --Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author The internationally bestselling author of Lying in Wait returns with a wickedly dark, twisted, and brilliantly observed new novel about an enigmatic woman confronting her unknown past.Reclusive Sally Diamond causes outrage by trying to incinerate her dead father. Now she's the center of attention, not only from the hungry media and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she does not remember. As she begins to discover the horrors of her early childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends, big decisions, and learning that people don't always mean what they say. But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world, and why does he call her Mary? And why does her new neighbor seem to be obsessed with her? Sally's trust issues are about to be severely challenged in this "inventive, addictive, and bold" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) thriller. No library descriptions found. |
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