The Curious Kidnapping of Nora W

3.75 (rounded up to 4) - I can confidently say that I have never read a book that has had a character aged 122. Upon hearing this, I was immediately drawn to the plot.

In a matter of weeks, Nora will become the oldest documented living person. Her family wants to throw her a party, but this doesn't come without a list of demands. Meanwhile, Nora decides to leave the nursing home to live with her caretaker Arifa. Though from different times and wars, there is a kinship with the fellow refugee.

I liked a lot about this book. It's a unique plot with wonderful characters. Most importantly, it relays an important message. However, I also struggled with the writing style. The paragraphs had a tendency to trail off without completely finishing the initial thought. This was fairly consistent and made the narration difficult to follow. Nevertheless, the plot and characters do hold their own, making this a worthwhile read.

A huge thanks to HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter for inviting me to read and review the digital ARC through NetGalley!