Only Child
304
Novel • Fiction
Suburban Connecticut • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
880L
In Only Child by Rhiannon Navin, a six-year-old boy named Zach navigates the aftermath of a school shooting. Through his perspective, the story explores themes of trauma, family dynamics, and healing, as Zach searches for peace and understanding in a world turned upside down by tragedy.
Emotional
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Melancholic
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Contemplative
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Only Child by Rhiannon Navin is praised for its powerful portrayal of trauma and healing through a child's perspective. The narrative's emotional depth is compelling, yet some feel the depiction of grief is overly simplistic. The protagonist's innocence and resilience are highlights, though a few readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it resonates for its heartfelt exploration of loss.
Fans of introspective narratives like Room by Emma Donoghue or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold will appreciate Only Child by Rhiannon Navin. This novel suits readers drawn to emotionally charged stories about family, trauma, and resilience, seen through the eyes of a six-year-old navigating a tragic school shooting.
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Only Child by Rhiannon Navin is Navin's debut novel, establishing her as a new voice in the literary world of contemporary fiction.
The novel is known for being written from the perspective of a six-year-old narrator, offering a unique and innocent view on the complex themes it explores.
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Navin has stated in interviews that her inspiration for the book came from her own experiences and emotions as a parent, navigating the challenges of modern life and societal issues.
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304
Novel • Fiction
Suburban Connecticut • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
880L
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