47 pages 1 hour read

She's Not Sorry

Fiction | Memoir in Verse | Adult | Published in 2024

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Overview

Mary Kubica’s 2024 novel She’s Not Sorry is a psychological thriller that traces the story of the protagonist and first-person narrator, Meghan Michaels. She’s Not Sorry is Kubica’s ninth suspense and mystery novel and explores complex psychological and emotional dynamics within the context of the contemporary thriller genre. The same is true of Kubica’s past novels, which have been Indie Next picks and Goodreads Choice Awards nominees. In particular, the novel explores Stalled Recovery From Trauma, The Impact of Past Actions on Present Circumstances, and Secrets and Their Destructive Consequences.

This guide refers to the 2024 Park Row Books hardcover edition of the novel.

Content Warning: The source text and this guide contain depictions of childhood trauma, abuse, suicide, and mental health conditions.

Plot Summary

Forty-year-old Meghan Kubica lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her 16-year-old daughter, Sienna Long. They moved into their apartment beneath the Red Line tracks shortly after Meghan and her ex-husband, Ben Long, divorced. Meghan works as a nurse at a hospital and prioritizes her career. When she has time off, she attends a divorce support group and tries to relax at home.

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