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Title: My Sister’s Bones
Author: Nuala Ellwood
Date Published: February 23, 2017
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Psychological Thriller / Fiction
My Sister’s Bones is a gripping psychological thriller about Kate Rafter, a war correspondent returning home after her mother’s death. Haunted by PTSD and memories of her time covering conflicts in Syria, Kate finds herself disturbed by unsettling events in her childhood home. As she tries to make sense of her past, the line between what is real and what is imagined blurs, leaving readers questioning the truth of Kate’s perceptions. Themes of family dynamics, trauma, and unreliable memory are explored, with a focus on Kate’s complex relationship with her alcoholic sister, Sally.
The novel has been praised for its emotional depth and suspenseful narrative. Critics have compared it to The Girl on the Train for its psychological complexity, while also acknowledging its insightful exploration of trauma, both from war and familial relationships.