Meredith, Alone (Hardback)
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Meredith, Alone (Hardback)

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Hardback 368 Pages
Published: 09/06/2022

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Waterstones Says

Inviting the reader into the world of an utterly unforgettable protagonist, Meredith, Alone is an immensely moving tale of finding courage, centring on a woman who refuses to leave her house.

All that stands between Meredith and the world is her own front door... but what will it take for her to open it?

Meredith Maggs hasn't left her house in 1,214 days. But she insists she isn't alone.

She has her cat Fred. Her friend Sadie visits when she can. There's her online support group, StrengthInNumbers. She has her jigsaws, favourite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson, the internet, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories for company.

But something's about to change. Whether Meredith likes it or not, the world is coming to her door... Does she have the courage to overcome what's been keeping her inside all this time?

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780241542408
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 483 g
Dimensions: 222 x 144 x 34 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful - Marian Keyes

Meredith, Alone is beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely and this time next summer everyone is going to know Claire Alexander's name. It's such a pleasure to spend time in Meredith's world - Daisy Buchanan

Fans of Eleanor Oliphant will love this big-hearted book [...] Meredith is a wonderful character - Good Housekeeping

Absolutely gorgeous. If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for - Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of Take A Look At Me Now

Beautiful . . . A story filled with love and hope, and well-crafted characters - Grazia

With a gorgeous cast of characters, this story tackles difficult subjects, and unfolds sensitively. Fans of Eleanor Oliphant [...] will devour it - Woman & Home

I laughed, I cried, and I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book - Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of That Night

This moving story tackles difficult subjects, but unfolds beautifully and sensitively - Woman's Weekly

Heartbreaking and glorious . . . [An] absolute joy of a novel - Heat 'Book of the Week'

A gorgeous, charming novel . . . Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up in her story - Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne

I loved Meredith, Alone so much! Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I have a Meredith shaped hole in my life now I've finished it - Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Worst Idea Ever

Fans of Eleanor Oliphant will love this big-hearted book . . . Meredith is a wonderful character - Good Housekeeping

Thought provoking, relatable and hopeful. Ultimately this is a very human novel with a huge amount of heart - Culturefly, 'Books To Look Forward To'

Meredith is such a lovely character and will break your heart - Julie Owen Moylan, author of That Green Eyed Girl

A touching novel about family, friendship and being in the world, full of warmth - i

It's not sugar coated but it's not depressing either, with Alexander finding just the right balance to make this a thought provoking, relatable and uplifting book. With a wonderfully ordinary cast of characters, all of them just trying to do the best they can with the hands they've been dealt, Meredith, Alone celebrates friendship, connection, forgiveness and the healing power of love. Ultimately this is a very human novel with a huge amount of heart - Culturefly

A beautiful unfolding of a character I was not ready to let go of at the end of this book. Meredith's story is a raw and poignant reflection of what it means to rebuild a life after trauma - Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before

This affecting, absorbing debut about an agoraphobic sociophobe reminded me of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine - Daily Mail

You'll root for Meredith all the way - Daily Express

This story tackles difficult subjects, but unfolds beautifully and sensitively. Fans of Gail Honeyman's bestseller Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine will devour it - Woman

Absolute page-turner . . . I loved being in the company of Meredith - Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland

Ultimately a book about hope and the power of friendship. A moving read which will leave you thinking about Meredith - even after you've turned the last page - Courier

Spirited, lovely, and full of hope - Sainsbury's Magazine

Hugely recommended - Fabulous

Utterly joyful - Sun

I love this book for so many reasons, but mostly for Meredith herself who is both flawed and loveable. Although Meredith Alone is totally unique, it also reminded me of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine in all the best ways - Anna Bonet

Heartbreaking but heart-warming - Sun

This has real resonance - Sunday Post

Meredith is a likeable heroine who you can't help but root for . . . This is a book about hope and the power of friendship - Sunday Life

Alexander's touching debut is beautifully written and . . . brims with hope and the possibility of happiness. Sensitive, relatable - Mail on Sunday

Set to be one of the biggest debuts of the summer . . . Fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine should be prepared to fall in love with Meredith, Alone - OX Magazine

Uplifting . . . there's a balance between darker themes and inspiring, uplifting ones: finding hope when (or where) you least expect it and learning to love yourself - Sunday Mail

For fans of Gail Honeywell's Eleanor Oliphant, Claire Alexander's debut novel is a moving story of finding inner strength and courage to overcome our deepest fears . . . Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, Alexander pulls at the heartstrings as we root for Meredith from the very beginning - The Upcoming

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 - Good Morning America

A touching contemporary fiction following one woman's journey back into the world - Popsugar

A timely and poignant book about trauma, loneliness, and stepping outside of our comfort zones - literally - BuzzFeed

An optimistic, feel-good novel - Kirkus Reviews

[A] satisfying debut. The endearing characters offer a sensitive portrayal of what it means to live with mental health issues... with heart to spare - Publishers Weekly

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“Holiday Read”

Interesting storyline, very well written. Innovative look at living with agoraphobia . Easy read although dark in places with plenty of realism. Great cast of characters.

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“Fabulous and entertaining though insightful”

Meredith has become a recluse who won't leave her house. The thought of even stepping outside the front door brings on a panic attack. In this very amusing and well written book we watch as Meredith grows. She... More

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“A peek inside this life...”

I absolutely loved this book by Claire Alexander. The characters were all fantastic, especially Tom and Fred the cat. This glimpse into the life of a damaged recluse and her steps towards change was mesmerising. I... More

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