The last book I read about a death of a parent was one where the children were being taught to grieve. It was sad, but was not sad the way this one is. This one has the oldest daughter not even getting the chance to grieve because she has become the head of the household, as her father falls into grief that he can’t come out of.
This book reminds me a little of bit of I Kill Giants, in that there there is something the reader doesn’t quite see, in the beginning, that would explain what is going on, and why Marjorie is trying to go to school and run the family laundry.
And then, into her life, comes a ghost. He is the ghost of a young boy, looking for a purpose, or looking for a friend. He wants to help, but he doens’t know how.
And a good story need a villion, and although there is a mean girl, Tessi, that is not the bad guy, not really.
Poor Marjorie. My heart ached for her. I had to know what happened, and stayed up late to finish graphic novel.
Would recommend it to anyone who wants a good read. You don’t have to have lost a parent or loved one to sympathize with Marjorie.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.