A tender, unflinching, and beautifully written coming-of-age novel about grief, identity, and the quiet moments that define who we are.
In A Girl Becomes a Comma Like That, Lisa Glatt offers a luminous and emotionally raw exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. Written in lyrical, poetic prose, the novel captures the disorienting experience of grief and the fragile hope of renewal.
 
Rachel Silverman is a college student still reeling from the death of her mother — a loss that has left her searching for connection in all the wrong places. Caught between desire, loneliness, and the weight of expectation, Rachel drifts through relationships and friendships, trying to find meaning in the chaos of growing up. Her voice — intimate, sharp, and vulnerable — reveals the messy, beautiful process of learning how to live again after loss.
 
Through Rachel’s journey, Glatt examines how the smallest moments — a glance, a kiss, a word — can both wound and heal. With honesty and grace, she portrays a young woman coming to terms with her body, her past, and her heart.
 
Hailed for its insight and emotional resonance, this debut marks Lisa Glatt as a striking voice in contemporary women’s and literary fiction.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Poetic and deeply introspective storytelling.
Honest portrayal of grief, love, and self-discovery.
A beautifully flawed, relatable protagonist.
Emotional depth with lyrical, precise prose.
Perfect blend of coming-of-age and literary realism.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of White Oleander by Janet Fitch and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
Readers who love emotionally charged women’s fiction.
Book clubs exploring grief, identity, and young adulthood.
Anyone who enjoys lyrical, character-driven literary novels.
 
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