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Things Go Flying
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The brilliant and darkly hilarious debut novel about how the past can come back to haunt you (literally) by the New York Times bestselling author of Everyone Here Is Lying, Shari Lapena.
Harold Walker, desperately average, is in the throes of a mid-life depression. His wife Audrey clings to an illusory sense of control—over their home, their teenaged sons, Dylan and John, and her own explosive secret. The death of a long-estranged friend triggers a series of perturbing events that catapults Harold out of his La-Z-Boy and throws the household into chaos. Things go flying when the dead begin communicating with Harold, leaving Audrey's secret vulnerable to exposure, and Harold more confused than ever. What these familiar voices from the afterlife ultimately reveal is just how little the living know about living.
Harold Walker, desperately average, is in the throes of a mid-life depression. His wife Audrey clings to an illusory sense of control—over their home, their teenaged sons, Dylan and John, and her own explosive secret. The death of a long-estranged friend triggers a series of perturbing events that catapults Harold out of his La-Z-Boy and throws the household into chaos. Things go flying when the dead begin communicating with Harold, leaving Audrey's secret vulnerable to exposure, and Harold more confused than ever. What these familiar voices from the afterlife ultimately reveal is just how little the living know about living.
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“Book Review: Things Go Flying by Shari Lapena
In Things Go Flying, Shari Lapena crafts a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of relationships and the intricacies of human behavior. Listening to the audiobook enhances the experience, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the characters’ thought processes and emotional struggles.
The story revolves around a couple, with the wife, Audrey, being highly organized and controlling, while Harold, her husband, comes across as negative and bland. Their contrasting personalities create tension and highlight the challenges they face in their marriage. Additionally, their children add another layer of chaos, making family dynamics even more complicated.
Lapena does an excellent job of portraying the struggles of the characters, particularly as they navigate personal goals and external pressures, such as Harold’s strained relationships with his mother and best friend. Audrey’s worth and self pressures to keep home and family in order. And teenagers doing teenager things. While I often felt frustrated by the characters’ choices, I appreciated their journey toward redemption, which added depth to the narrative.
One intriguing aspect of the story is a side plot that remains unresolved. Although it may not be central to the main narrative, I found myself curious about its outcome, as it could have added another layer to the overall story.
Overall, Things Go Flying is a thought-provoking and engaging read that showcases Lapena’s skill in depicting complex characters and intricate relationships. Despite some unresolved threads, the emotional depth and character dynamics make it a worthwhile experience.”Charese McGregor
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About Shari Lapena
SHARI LAPENA is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, Someone We Know, The End of Her, Not a Happy Family and Everyone Here Is Lying, which have all been New York Times and Sunday Times bestsellers. Her books have been sold in forty territories around the world. She lives on a farm outside Toronto.
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