Description
When I Was Invisible by Dorothy Koomson is a compelling contemporary novel that explores friendship, fate, and the search for identity. Set against the backdrop of 1988, the story begins with two eight-year-old girls who share strikingly similar names and a mutual passion for ballet. Their friendship seems destined for lifelong success and happiness, yet as life unfolds, they face heartbreak and setbacks that push them onto drastically different paths — one choosing a quiet, spiritual life in a convent, the other stepping into the spotlight as a minor celebrity.
Over twenty years, the novel examines whether the lives they build in separation bring true fulfilment or if only reunion and reconciliation can offer the salvation they seek. With poignant insights into the challenges of loss, ambition, and self-discovery, When I Was Invisible is a moving story for readers who appreciate emotional depth and richly drawn characters.
Ideal for fans of literary fiction and character-driven stories about friendship, resilience, and the choices that shape our lives.
