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Dear nobody

Dear nobody

DramaYoung Adult
Pages
96
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Helen is pregnant, and she's writing letters to her unborn baby, the 'Dear Nobody' of the title. Meanwhile, Chris, the baby's father, reads these letters as Helen goes through labor, reliving their shared experiences. This story offers a dual perspective on an unplanned teenage pregnancy, exploring the emotions and realities faced by both parents.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

EmotionalThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeMultiple POVsEpistolary

Genres

Drama Young Adult

About the author

B
Berlie Doherty

Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal. She has also written novels for adults, plays for theatre and radio, television series and libretti for children's opera.

Characters

Lady HelenProtagonist
Dr ChrisProtagonist
All characters in Dear nobody