The Thing About Jellyfish

Synopsis

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant new york times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 national book award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting—things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory, even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe.