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March 10, 2026
Big Nobody by Alex Kadis review
A teenage girl dreams of escaping her controlling father, in this sparkling coming-of-age romp haunted by trauma
TL;DR
- The novel centers on Connie Costa, a teenager in the mid-1970s, who wishes to escape her controlling Greek Cypriot family and father.
- Connie uses music and imaginary friends like Marc Bolan and David Bowie as coping mechanisms.
- The narrative touches upon themes of trauma, particularly PTSD, stemming from family violence and a past accident.
- Despite humorous elements, darker themes of abuse and a patriarchal system limiting Connie's aspirations emerge.
- The story concludes with Connie making a bid for freedom and, thirty years later, coming to terms with her heritage.
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