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Nobody Is Ever Missing

Catherine Lacey
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Nobody Is Ever Missing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Catherine Lacey

Nobody Is Ever Missing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction

Psychology
Setting

New Zealand • 2010s

Topic
Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Nobody Is Ever Missing, a young woman named Elyria impulsively leaves her life in New York City to wander through New Zealand. Struggling with personal turmoil and disconnection, Elyria embarks on a journey of self-discovery, contemplating her past and relationships. This introspective narrative explores themes of identity, isolation, and the complexities of human emotions.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Mysterious

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

3.3

7,502 ratings

44%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

26%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nobody Is Ever Missing by Catherine Lacey is praised for its poetic prose and deep exploration of identity and existential angst. Critics admire Lacey's ability to delve into the protagonist's emotional turmoil with authenticity. However, some find the narrative's introspective nature meandering. Despite this, it remains a compelling read for those interested in character-driven stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nobody Is Ever Missing?

Readers drawn to Nobody Is Ever Missing by Catherine Lacey likely appreciate introspective narratives exploring identity and dislocation. Fans of Jenny Offill's Dept. of Speculation and Rachel Cusk's Outline trilogy will resonate with the protagonist's journey of inner turmoil and existential questioning.

3.3

7,502 ratings

44%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

26%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction

Psychology
Setting

New Zealand • 2010s

Topic
Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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