The result is a quiet slice-of-life story with heart to spare. The measured pace keeps the plot moving even as most of the action takes place within Meredith’s flat, and the endearing characters offer a sensitive portrayal of what it means to live with mental health issues. This first chapter contains exactly one sentence. He gently prods into her past, seeking the reason she stopped going outside and stirring up memories of her difficult childhood. A novel that examines our most private spaces and what it means to be alone versus lonely, this charming, thought-provoking debut novel will be a big hit. Meredith, alone by Claire Alexander - Lorie Kleiner Eckert JanuBy Lorie Kleiner Eckert Leave a Comment Meredith, alone by Claire Alexander She Hasn’t Left Home for 1214 Days As the book opens, it is Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Also keeping her company is Tom McDermott, a volunteer from the Holding Hands charity whose objective is to offer “friendship and support to anyone who needs it.” She insists on not needing charity, but Tom turns out to be a caring companion with whom Meredith enjoys sharing biscuits and poetry. Meredith finds company in an online mental health support group, where she meets Celeste, a kindred soul who loves cats as much as Meredith does. Laurie Hertzel has worked at the Star Tribune for more than two decades as an editor and writer. Meredith Maggs, nearing her 40th birthday, is content to live within the confines of her Glasgow flat, working as a freelance writer, solving jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her best friend, Sadie, who helps with such errands as taking Meredith’s cat to the vet.
Alexander’s satisfying debut follows a woman who hasn’t left her home for over three years.
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