Lippman's After I'm Gone

The private history of the Brewer family is carefully and cleverly revealed through a systematic yet artistic process of toggling between past and present memories of the different family members. The many relationships we experience throughout life are explored by Laura Lippman in her enticing novel After I'm Gone. Sibling rivalry, lovers' jealousy, the clash with parents, and the development of friendships are all juggled as the secrets of the Brewer girls are brought to light.

As the Brewers struggle to rebuild the respect they feel has been lost, the reader attempts to piece together the unravelling of their lives and ultimately determine who risked everything to unite their family once again. What captured my attention from the beginning was the brutally honest scenarios that come from life being spilled onto these pages. Sharing memories from the point of view of each family member allows the reader to build a connection with each character. The reader is able to more deeply understand the character and their behaviors through Lippman's unique and thrilling style of writing.

If you're in the market for a novel that weaves family affairs with a murder mystery, look no further. After I'm Gone will have you flipping pages feverishly as you are transported back and forth through time uncovering the family secrets.