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Sarah Gailey: Just Like Home (2022, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)

“Come home.” Vera’s mother called and Vera obeyed. In spite of their long estrangement, in …

Review of 'Just Like Home' on 'Goodreads'


This is one Sarah Gailey novel I didn't think I'd finish.

I put it down a while ago, but a prompt in a reading challenge made me give it another go.

"9. Domestic Horror
Focuses on horrors within the family or home, often subverting safety and comfort."

https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/d6d1f275-b9a6-4d2c-b154-c1b3ddc46a32

Toxic relationships are a significant aspect of Gailey's work. However, the levels of horror and generational trauma in Just Like Home were challenging.

It is a powerful story and I'm glad I made the effort to experience it to its conclusion.