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Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave review
Two women fall into and out of each other’s lives over decades, in a moving examination of love and choices
TL;DR
- The novel "Almost Life" chronicles the complex relationship between Laure and Erica over several decades.
- Their story begins in 1978 Paris and features themes of missed chances, misunderstandings, and queer/bisexual love.
- The narrative delves into the characters' personal struggles with alcohol, sexuality, and self-doubt.
- The core of the novel lies in the dynamic scenes between Laure and Erica, despite the slower pace of their individual storylines.
- Both characters are depicted as realistic and flawed, contributing to the authenticity of their love story.
- The novel is a sensitive, sad, and multilayered examination of true love and passion.
- This is Kiran Millwood Hargrave's first adult novel, following her bestselling historical novel "The Mercies".