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Everything I never told you

Book • 2014
Set in 1970s Ohio, 'Everything I Never Told You' follows the Lee family as they grapple with the death of their daughter Lydia.

The novel explores themes of family trauma, grief, racism, and the pressures of parental expectations.

Through a complex web of secrets and misunderstandings, Ng delves into the intricate relationships within the family and how their past shapes their present.

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Mentioned by Adam Grant as her debut novel, which won several awards.
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