Book Review: What Remains of Me by AL Gaylin- loved this!

What Remains of Me by AL Gaylin is a thought provoking story about the nature of power and friendship and loyalty set in the giddy world of Hollywood- but without all the glitter blinding us.  A very fitting title bearing in mind the subject matter of the book.


Told through two narrative strands- one in the past the other in the present.  What Remains Of Me is about Kelly Lund

who as a young woman is imprisoned for the murder of a famous movie director John McFadden.  One narrative takes us through the months leading up to the murder and is a compelling narrative of teen angst, frustration and 'coming of age'.  In the present day Kelly Lund has served her sentence for murder and is now married... then there is another murder !

Gaylin successfully plays with our emotions as we veer from rooting for Kelly to doubting her and a range of feelings in between.  This is a perceptive story that questions how power and disenfranchisement can profoundly effect our lives.  The characters were powerfully portrayed and the contrast between the young Kelly and her adult counterpart was quite beautifully executed.  I have no reservations in recommending this book.
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