Julia Kite's promising debut novel of storytelling, belonging and unsuspected strength reminds us that we're constantly weaving and re-weaving narratives about places and people — ourselves as well as others.
Shortly before Christmas, Neely comes home to an empty apartment. Her girlfriend Angela isn't answering her phone and has left her epilepsy medication on the kitchen counter. Until that moment, Neely had believed that they were happy together; could she have been mistaken? Confident that she is "brighter than most," persuaded that no one else cares, she embarks on her own investigation and soon comes to a painful realization: the woman she loves bears little resemblance to the Angela her old friends know.
This original twist on literary crime fiction has its roots firmly planted in London's soil and is peopled by an interestingly diverse cast of characters. Although Neely occupies centre stage, it's Angela's sister Andy — steadfast in her Mother Bear role — who outshines them all.
Shortly before Christmas, Neely comes home to an empty apartment. Her girlfriend Angela isn't answering her phone and has left her epilepsy medication on the kitchen counter. Until that moment, Neely had believed that they were happy together; could she have been mistaken? Confident that she is "brighter than most," persuaded that no one else cares, she embarks on her own investigation and soon comes to a painful realization: the woman she loves bears little resemblance to the Angela her old friends know.
This original twist on literary crime fiction has its roots firmly planted in London's soil and is peopled by an interestingly diverse cast of characters. Although Neely occupies centre stage, it's Angela's sister Andy — steadfast in her Mother Bear role — who outshines them all.
I was provided with a free electronic copy of this book through NetGalley by the publisher, Unbound, in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: ***
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