Seeing Other People

Diana Reid's novel "Seeing Other People" is a raw and startling portrayal of two sisters navigating relationships, careers, and family dreams. It is likened to an Australian Sally Rooney and praised for its talent, acerbic wit, and measured grace. The story explores the line between self-love and selfishness, with mistakes and lies made as the sisters reckon with their own self-awareness.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Ultimo Press

Diana Reid is the next Sally Rooney, and you'll be convinced of it by the end of page one. By the end of this novel, you will know that Reid is the talent that every smart young novelist who follows her will be compared to or hope to be. Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and Bliss, likens Reid to an Australian Sally Rooney, saying she has the same talent and acerbic wit.

Reid's novel, "Seeing Other People," is a captivating tale that makes us care as the lies and half-truths pile up. Reid writes with a measured grace that adds depth to the characters and their relationships.

"Seeing Other People" is filled with enthralling heart-in-your-mouth moments as it ripples with betrayals, shame, love, and longing. Charlie's skin is stinging with self-consciousness, and she swallows, feeling watched by Eleanor's loving gaze. After two years of lockdowns, Eleanor has just broken up with her boyfriend, and Charlie's career as an actress is starting up again. They are finally ready to pursue their dreams, relationships, career, and family, but they must work out what it is they truly want.

When principles and desires clash, Eleanor and Charlie are forced to ask: where is the line self-love and selfishness? In their confusion, mistakes will be made, and lies will be told as they reckon with the limits of their own self-awareness.

"Seeing Other People" is a darkly funny story of two very different sisters, and the summer that stretches their relationship almost to breaking point. It explores the complexities of relationships, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness. Reid's writing is witty and relatable, and her characters are flawed and human, making them easy to connect with.

In conclusion, "Seeing Other People" is a must-read for anyone who loves contemporary fiction with a touch of darkness. Diana Reid is a talented writer who has created a novel that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Her characters are well-developed, and her writing style is engaging and relatable. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with a touch of darkness.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 240 x 160 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781761152573