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Ratings: ★★★★☆(4.2/5)
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Family Drama

Book Review:
Cecelia Ahern departs from her usual romantic comedy roots with ''The Marble Collector,'' a more serious and introspective novel about family, memory, and identity. When Sabrina Boggs stumbles upon a mysterious collection of her father's belongings, she realizes there is a great deal she doesn't know about the man she thought she knew. With her father suffering from memory loss, Sabrina has just one day to piece together the story of his past.

Ahern's writing is thoughtful and evocative. She deftly explores themes of memory, loss, and the secrets families keep. The narrative alternates between Sabrina's present-day quest and flashbacks to her father's past, gradually revealing a life far more complex than anyone imagined. The characters are well-drawn and sympathetic. ''The Marble Collector'' is a poignant and moving novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered about the hidden lives of those closest to them.