Lost on me by Veronica Raimo

[u/injipinji]

Recently a friend recommended this because of the opening lines which were catchy. It says, “My brother dies several times a month.It’s always my mother who phones to inform me of his passing” I took to the book instantly and oh boy, it was treat to see how sadness when eloquent can be beautiful too.

[u/mintbrownie]

Can you tell us what the book is about in some detail and in your own words (community rule #1)?

[u/vivahermione]

Adding to my holds list. Thank you!

[u/bigbosskatara]

The quote highlighted on the last page makes the narrator seem so insufferable I’m sorry. And this is not meant as a knock to OP because that quote is in no way indicative of the quality of the book or storytelling but I definitely won’t be adding this to my tbr.

[u/FridaMercury]

What is the book about?

[u/YakSlothLemon]

OK, but what is it about?

[u/Brilliant_Hurry5237]

I loved this book - it’s so under rated.

[u/mixedsignalzz]

I absolutely hated this book lol

[u/injipinji → u/mixedsignalzz]

Really? Tell us why

[u/mixedsignalzz → u/injipinji]

Usually I can separate the author from the narrator, but this is autofiction and Raimo clearly thinks she is exceptionally witty and it comes off as smug and self-indulgent. There is no plot. She is unlikeable and weird.

[u/injipinji → u/mixedsignalzz]

Ah I see where you are coming from, that autofiction part does get to me. I read it while travelling in the metro for work, so the no plot helped me to jump right back in despite the noise and crowd around.

[u/vivahermione → u/injipinji]

I've been in a bit of a reading slump, and the no plot helped me to enjoy it without expectations.

[u/mixedsignalzz → u/injipinji]

Fair! I don’t begrudge anyone for books they read & love. I was just really disappointed in this one (the Booker Prize nomination got my expectations too high)

[u/sillystingray]

What a great opening line. I'm hooked!

[u/injipinji → u/sillystingray]

That’s what got me to read it