A one-sitting wonder.
Having read most of Sarah Crossan's YA novels I was really keen to read her first foray into Adult Fiction. Her distinctive sharp prose is used to devastating effect in this compelling novel.
Ana has been conducting an illicit affair with Connor for 3 years. Both are married with children but Ana is prepared to leave her marriage, but Connor reluctant to do the same. But then devastation, as Connor dies. Unable to grieve publicly as noone knew about their relationship - how does Ana deal with this life changing event in silence.
To complicate matters Ana had met Connor as his solicitor drawing up his will - so now has to deal with his widow amongst her own grief.
Powerful as all of Sarah Crossan's books are. Her sparse prose proving once again that less is more.
This book reminded me a lot of Louise O'Neills writing - particularly Almost Love - and like O'Neill Sarah Crossan has proved she is adept at speaking to all age-groups.
Highly recommend.