The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold

The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold

From the celebrated author of The Lovely Bones comes a brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable novel where one woman steps over the line into the unthinkable. For years, Helen Knightly has given her life to others—to her haunted mother, her enigmatic father, her husband, and her now grown children, quietly suppressing her own needs. But in one shocking moment, she finally crosses a terrible boundary, and her life comes rushing in at her in ways she never could have imagined. Unfolding over the next twenty-four intense and fast-paced hours, this searing story explores the complex, tangled ties between mothers and daughters, wives and lovers, and the razor-thin line that separates devotion from hate. Alice Sebold, with her signature fluidity and strength of voice, delivers a challenging, moving, and utterly gripping narrative about the aftermath of a single, life-shattering act.

Why You’ll Love This Book

What happens when a lifetime of quiet devotion culminates in one unthinkable, irreversible act? You are plunged into the gripping 24 hours that follow, as one woman confronts the explosive consequences of finally crossing a terrible line. Alice Sebold's powerful, unforgettable voice delivers a challenging and searing exploration of love, hate, and the complex ties that bind a family.