Ketchup Clouds
by Annabel Pitcher
Ignore the blob of red in the top left corner. It's jam, not blood, though I don't think I need to tell you the difference. It wasn't your wife's jam the police found on your shoe. . . .
I know what it's like.
Mine wasn't a woman. Mine was a boy. And I killed him exactly three months ago.
REVIEWS...
"It's not just suspense that drives this epistolary page-turner, but Zoe's authentic emotional responses and unyielding wit. [...Ketchup Clouds] shows just how easy it is to make mistakes and how hard love can be." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"By turns heartbreaking and hilarious [...] Zoe's voice is witty and introspective as she explores issues relating to family, grief, and love." --Booklist (starred review)
"Zoe's introspective and surprisingly humorous voice will strike a chord with readers as they dwell on the space between guilt and innocence." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Zoe's original mind, turns of phrase, and sprightly narrative style give her story quick, light momentum and moments of lyricism [...] Sharp, articulate perceptions and a measure of suspense-as well as a lively thread of wit and humor-make this a very engaging read."
--The Horn Book
Ketchup Clouds is what's known as an "epistolary novel."
[ epistolary (adj.): written in the form of a series of letters ]
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