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Patricia Lockwood

No One is Talking About This

Patricia LockwoodFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Patricia Lockwood

No One is Talking About This

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

210

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood follows an unnamed protagonist, an influencer deeply immersed in social media, who re-evaluates her life when her sister's unborn child is diagnosed with a severe condition. Shifting from her online presence to family support, she grapples with meaning and purpose beyond the digital world, influenced by the poignant experience of her niece's life. The book includes themes surrounding severe medical conditions and pregnancy complications.

Mysterious

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

54,292 ratings

57%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patricia Lockwood's No One is Talking About This is lauded for its innovative style and poignant examination of internet culture. Critics praise its humor and emotional depth, though some find its fragmented narrative challenging. Overall, this novel is a thought-provoking, if occasionally polarizing, reflection on modern connectivity and human experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No One is Talking About This?

Readers who relish the satirical, internet-infused narrative style of Patricia Lockwood's No One is Talking About This will likely enjoy the introspective and fragmented storytelling in Jenny Offill's Weather and the sharp wit of Melissa Broder's The Pisces. Ideal for fans of modern, digital-age existentialism.

3.8

54,292 ratings

57%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

210

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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