Strange Sally Diamond

Bookseller recommendation

“Sally Diamond is indeed strange, or as her adoptive father would say 'socially defective'. But you will be drawn to Sally and her unfiltered honesty as you learn about her very disturbing past. The story of Sally and the people in her past is dark and full of trigger warnings – pedophilia, abduction, r*pe, abuse, extreme misogyny - `but there is also humor and love and understanding, especially as she comes to really understand who she is...The characters in this book will definitely stay with me for a long time and I will constantly ask what if Peter had done something different after his father died and what if Sally’s adoptive father had taken a different approach when he first encountered her?”

— Nancy • Fiction Addiction

Bookseller recommendation

“This book is so complex and interesting, yet very dark and disturbing. It really makes you think about the nature vs nurture question and how events can have lifelong consequences. I couldn’t stop listening and I highly recommend! I love the way Sally’s mind works. ”

— Cassie • Book and Bloom

Bookseller recommendation

“This book is another favorite of the year for me. It was an unexpected disturbing yet hopeful book. This was great on audio but would probably be just as good in print. Fans of Elenore Oliphiant is Completely Fine, will enjoy Sally!”

— Julie • Book and Bloom

Bookseller recommendation

“A completely compelling story and perfect narration combine to make this a must-listen audio book! When Sally Diamond's father dies, she takes his directive to, 'just put me out with the rubbish' seriously. Shortly after her mistake is discovered, listeners begin to find out the past trauma that Sally faced which has formed her quirky personality. This is the kind of audio book that will have the listener looking for chores, errands, or long walks in order to keep listening. Brilliant novel! ”

— Mary • Skylark Bookshop