She is Not Invisible
She is Not Invisible
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2013
YA
12-17 years
690L
Super Short Summary
In Marcus Sedgwick's She Is Not Invisible, sixteen-year-old blind Laureth and her seven-year-old brother, Benjamin, travel from London to New York City to find their missing father, a writer obsessed with coincidences. Guided by clues in their father's notebook, they navigate various challenges in hopes of reuniting their family. The book touches on topics of disability and danger.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Challenging
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
In She is Not Invisible, Marcus Sedgwick captures readers with an engaging narrative and well-crafted characters. The novel's unique premise and emotional depth are praised, though some find its pacing uneven. Sedgwick's exploration of themes like fate and coincidence is compelling, yet a few readers feel the plot's reliance on coincidences can be excessive. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read She is Not Invisible?
Readers captivated by The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon or Paper Towns by John Green will likely enjoy She is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick. This novel appeals to those interested in mystery, adventure, and unique perspectives, particularly fans of young adult fiction that blends emotional depth with intellectual puzzles.
5,839 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2013
YA
12-17 years
690L
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