This was a rich and rewarding character study of Meredith Maggs, a woman struggling with trauma-induced agoraphobia who hasn't left her little Glasgow home in nearly 4 years. It’s a beautiful story– heartbreaking at times, but so hopeful at the end. Told through two different timelines (the past and the present), readers slowly learn about Meredith’s past as she takes monumental steps forward in her recovery. Comparable to the much beloved ELEANOR OLIPHANT, this story is one of building a community and finding strength to overcome seemingly impossible things. MEREDITH, ALONE is the story of a woman who is anything but alone.
She works from home (obviously) as a freelance writer, and is perfectly content thank you very much. She occupies her days with a quick exercise routine, plenty of cooking, puzzles, her cat (Fred), and her best friend (Sadie, as well as her two kids but they’re practically a unit anyway). Meredith Maggs has stayed inside her house for 1,214 days (not that she’s counting). Readers should be warned that in this book there are mentions of: rape, childhood abuse, self harm, and suicide attempts Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Very, very touching, sad, sweet and hopeful.*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The endearing characters offer a sensitive portrayal of what it means to live with mental health issues… with heart to spare.” "Alexander creates a winning heroine in Meredith and likable characters in her kind friends. An optimistic, feel-good novel."- Kirkus Reviews "Executed with care, humor, and grace, this novel pokes at the bubble of solitude to show each of us that suffering has a sense of community and with that, the prospect of optimism."- Library Journal.
"A timely and poignant book about trauma, loneliness, and stepping outside of our comfort zones - literally."- Buzzfeed " Meredith, Alone is a touching contemporary fiction following one woman's journey back into the world." - Popsugar “A novel that examines our most private spaces and what it means to be alone versus lonely, this charming, thought-provoking debut novel will be a big hit.”- Good Morning America
"A gorgeous, charming novel.Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up in her story."- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne "I laughed, I cried, and I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book."- Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Time
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