The Rachel Incident

It's a gorgeously written book that feels incredibly real despite being a work of fiction. I never understood the point of a coming-of-age novel, but the shifting perspectives over time and the empathy an older Rachel had towards her younger self felt transformative. My only gripe is the author doesn't make James remotely likeable. As the book is from Rachel's POV, the same Rachel who is obsessed with the dude, the fact that James does not come off in a flattering light is an interesting writing decision that makes absolutely no sense to me.