The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones is a 2002 novel by Alice Sebold that tells the story of Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who is brutally murdered by her neighbor, George Harvey, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1973.

From her personal heaven, Susie observes her grieving family and friends as they try to come to terms with her death.

The novel explores themes of loss, grief, justice, and the afterlife, as Susie watches her family disintegrate and eventually find ways to heal and move forward.

The story also delves into the lives of other characters, including Susie's sister Lindsey, who seeks justice, and Ruth Connors, a classmate who has a spiritual connection to Susie.

The novel concludes with a sense of redemption and acceptance as Susie finally lets go of her earthly ties and moves on to a broader afterlife.