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Sorry I Missed You: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Suzy Krause (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A poignant and heartwarming novel about friendship, ghosting, and searching for answers to life’s mysteries.

When Mackenzie, Sunna, and Maude move into a converted rental house, they are strangers with only one thing in common—important people in their lives have “ghosted” them. Mackenzie’s sister, Sunna’s best friend, and Maude’s fiancé—all gone with no explanation.

So when a mangled, near-indecipherable letter arrives in their shared mailbox—hinting at long-awaited answers—each tenant assumes it’s for her. The mismatched trio decides to stake out the coffee shop named in the letter—the only clue they have—and in the process, a bizarre kinship forms. But the more they learn about each other, the more questions (and suspicions) they begin to have. All the while, creepy sounds and strange happenings around the property suggest that the ghosts from their pasts might not be all that’s haunting them…

Will any of the housemates find the closure they are looking for? Or are some doors meant to remain closed?

Quirky, humorous, and utterly original, Sorry I Missed You is the perfect read for anyone who has ever felt haunted by their past (or by anything else).

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“A high energy, feel-good story about the ghosts of our past and the importance of human connections.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Sorry I Missed You is so quirky and original, full of humor, wit, and warmth. I loved how three such different women forged a genuine friendship—and of course, that mystery. A real page-turner.” —Josie Silver, New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December

“A quirky, original story about unexpected friendship and the power of hope, Sorry I Missed You is a gem of a book.” —Phaedra Patrick, internationally bestselling author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper and The Library of Lost and Found

“Quirky, original, hilarious, and poignant, Sorry I Missed You is an unforgettable read with a knockout premise. With ghosts from their pasts, and perhaps real ones in their present, four strangers connect through one rental unit and their combined searches for someone who has disappeared from each of their lives. Inspiring and heartwarming, this novel is an absolute must-read!” —Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge

“Full of charming antics, amateur sleuthing, a riveting mystery, and a letter that triangulates the central characters—you’ll find mischief, ghosts, tragedy, and triumph as you root for the reluctant, unlikely inhabitants that share the same abode. Written with humorous affection for the emotionally downtrodden, Sorry I Missed You is a beautifully told tale of missed opportunity and regret, friendship and second chances, and the importance of human connection. Poignant, funny, and utterly irresistible!” —Julie Valerie, author of Holly Banks Full of Angst

“Sorry I Missed You is a ghost story, a mystery and a comedy featuring three mismatched roommates and their feckless landlord who ultimately learn from one another how their own fears have held them back far more than imagined ones. It’s a fun and breezy read.” —Lorna Landvik, author of Chronicles of a Radical Hag (With Recipes)

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Have you ever been ghosted—had someone disappear from your life without an explanation? Maybe it was a friend who slowly started drifting away over time, an ex, or a onetime date who ended the relationship without giving a reason? Well, I certainly have (and you know who you are). Regardless of who they were to you, one thing remains the same—closure can be difficult to come by when you don’t know why you were abandoned in the first place.

In Sorry I Missed You, this is exactly the situation that brings three housemates together who have absolutely nothing else in common—Sunna, Maude, and Mackenzie. Each woman has been ghosted by someone important to her, so when an unaddressed letter shows up at their rental building promising answers, each woman hopes desperately it’s for her. At the same time, weird things are happening around the rental house—almost enough to make them wonder if their pasts are the only things that are haunting them. Thus begins this quirky, hilarious, and endearing journey of unlikely friendship and the quest for closure.

In this charming novel, Suzy Krause has created a cast of characters that readers can’t help but fall in love with, a storyline that is completely fresh and original, and a heartwarming message that will resonate near and far—perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove. Sorry I Missed You may not give you the answers you’ve been waiting on from your own ghosts, but it will leave you with something even better—hope.

- Alicia Clancy, Editor

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07W7BT2BL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (June 1, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2623 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542010209
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Suzy Krause is a writer and music lover from the Saskatchewan prairies.

Her first novel, Valencia and Valentine, was inspired by her time as a debt collector and the song Heart by Stars. She wrote her second book, Sorry I Missed You, after walking by a house with three mailboxes that looked like it could possibly be haunted. Her third book, I Think We've Been Here Before, is due September 2024 and has been optioned for TV. It was inspired by a recurring dream about the end of the world that was oddly comforting. Her books have been translated into Russian and Estonian.

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This novel is a perfect crossover of multiple genres, and unlike anything I have ever read.
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This novel is a perfect crossover of multiple genres, and unlike anything I have ever read.
Three strangers move into a seemingly haunted mansion, and uncover truths about the home, themselves, and the quirky landlord. A ghost story, meets murder mystery, meets love story, the multiple points of view will keep you engaged and guessing throughout.At first the multiple view points and individual mysteries had me a bit confused and conflicted about if I would be able to get into the book overall, but as one character's story hooked me in, so did the next, and the way their stories intertwined had me INVESTED. Sunna, Makenzie, and Maude make for the strangest and most unlikely of friendships, like true neighbors should. I enjoyed watching them learn and grow from each other, learning to rely on each other for companionship, as they were all used to being alone. No matter how different they were on paper, they commonalities that made them connect are true with anyone you meet, if you are willing to see it. Each character had their flaws, making me want to shake my Kindle aggressively, but I enjoyed that they each had dimension.The different types of "ghosting" brought up in the story were relatable, heart-wrenching, and at times, downright hilarious. This novel is a perfect crossover of multiple genres, and unlike anything I have ever read. I was immersed into the story, definitely did not predict the ending (a rarity for me), and was able to transport myself to a place beyond my dirty dishes, awful work week, and the currently global pandemic.Star Rating: 4/5 StarsReading Span: 1 Day (I HAD to know what happened next)Recommended Beverage Pairing: A hot cuppa tea, perhaps chamomile - to bring you back down for the edge of your seat moments.- The Paperback Bruncher -
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Jamie Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Quarantine Chick Lit
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
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This book is so hard to classify, but in a marvellous way! It's got a little bit of everything: romance, humor, mystery, a touch of the paranormal, and more. Parts of it are laugh-out-loud funny, which I really appreciate as quarantine continues in my state. I hadn't read this author before, but I will have to check out her other works.

The author writes an immersive tale even though she tells it from multiple perspectives. Each narrator/principal character is completely unique. The three women don't know each other before they rent units at the same property. As they face the ghosts of their pasts and possibly ghosts in the house they're living in, they move from being casual roommates to actual friends.

The concept of “ghost” is used in several ways, even in the contemporary sense of ghosting. There may actually be ghosts in the house as well. Each woman—and even the one single man narrator—have figurative ghosts in their pasts. One theme of this story is letting go so you can have a chance at a better future. By the way, I absolutely love the little ghost illustrations that went along with each chapter. It always made me smile when a new chapter came up.

I found this to be a perfect read on an overcast mid-spring day when I still have to stay home to stay safe. If this quirky, unusual, and hard-to-put-in-a-box novel interests you at all, I recommend you pick it up because you may be just as enchanted as I was.
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Cyndie Zahner
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent writing and character development
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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Do you like quirky? This one is for you. For the first third of Sorry I Missed You, I didn’t understand what the fuss over this book was, despite Krause’s writing being quick and clever, exactly what I love. But I plodded on and ended up glad.

This is the story of three very different women and their nerdy landlord. Upfront, there appear to be ghosts in the attic of the three-unit old-home-converted-to-apartment building they share. Each of the women, along with Landlord Larry, have a past dilemma haunting them (ha-ha) that they must come to terms with.

Nineteen-year-old Mackenzie can’t forgive herself for a lie she told at thirteen. Middle-aged Sunna, a beauty, can’t forgive a friend—and not just any friend but a more-beautiful, went-on-to-a-bigger-brighter-career friend—for ghosting her. And the totally friendless senior character, Maude, can’t get along with anyone because some man, Richard, left her at the alter—or rather, in the park in a wedding gown.

When a note in the mailbox, “Sorry I missed You” is found all but ripped to shreds, the three attempt to decipher who it was meant for. The only message they can decrypt, however, is someone will meet someone at a local coffee shop on some afternoon. Because of their haunting pasts, each of the women believes the letter was meant for them, and they begin meeting at the coffee shop every day, which results in a rather forced friendship. Then, when the building they live in presents ghosts of its own—real ghosts—they begin to rely heavily on each other.

Without a spoiler, the plot is silly, but by the time a reader realizes this, they’ve got too much invested in these women. By halfway through the book I couldn’t put it down because I LOVED all three of them along with landlord Larry.

Krause’s characters are so different you’ll thrive on their interactions. I am honestly unsure which character I liked the most. Very seldom do I begin a book not liking any characters and end up loving all of them, equally. In fact. This is a first, so here are the characters in no particular order: Sunna is a beauty but has been stifled by her ex-friend Britt, a bigger beauty. Sunna has no patience, is curt, and when she becomes acquainted with the older lady in her apartment building, Maude, she realizes she is on a path to become alone and friendless like Maude.
Mackenzie is the youngest and nicest tenant, who at times you believe might be a murderer. Yet you love her anyway for her compassion. Maude is the old lady you love to hate. Bitter, annoyed, whiny, and honest to a fault, you can’t help but wish you had a little bit of her bluntness. Landlord Larry is a forty-year-old punker who practically has nerd tattooed on his forehead. His thoughts are so entertaining that they add humor to his already peculiar, humorous life.

The storyline is strange, weird, silly, yet believe it or not, insightful. Some people may not like this. There are a few holes in the plot. Mackenzie and Sunna’s pasts weren’t firmed up in the end like their lessons learned. But overall? I recommend this. Krause masters writing style, technique, word usage, and character development.
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Valentine
3.0 out of 5 stars It is a sweet read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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I got this a few months back as a First Reads and took my time reading it. I usually only read a chapter or two before bedtime on most nights, so you can imagine I am not as fast of a reader as some others who zip through books this long within a few days to a week at most are. I used to do that when I was younger but as I grew, sadly my interest in reading waned. I only recently got back into reading and this was one of the first books I have been able to complete from start to finish... with effort. I will say that I am happy that I *did* finish it, if only to meet my goal of completing all the books that I start. So, there is that.

When I say that I used to zip through books when I was younger in a matter of days, it was always because I was so very engrossed in the story and could not wait to get back to it in order to see what would happen next. This book struck me as a very casual read that did not incite that same sense of excitement at the thought of returning to it before going to bed (almost) every night. It is a genre that I do not normally read, so there is that. I am used to fantasy stories with intricate worlds and characters whose lives are so much more interesting than my own. I am, admittedly, somewhat new to fiction that is more "slice of life" than it is thrilling or fantastically fun. This book is certainly that - a slice of life novel with a touch of mystery.

The "mystery" part I was most excited about and was let down quite a bit when it started to build, only to be shown that it was a figment of the character's own imaginations and that what they were perceiving all along was wrong. The story then returned to a flat feeling, until the inevitable reveal of the "biggest" mystery of all; the truth about the ghosts. I will say that it really only took me about halfway through the book to figure out that this story would not have any real supernatural elements and that the spirits in the attic were obviously people. I did theorize who exactly the people would be, so it did not really come as a surprise to me who emerged at the very end.

I do like that the characters were relatable. I could see a part of myself in each of the characters. Yes, even Larry. So, that was very nice. However, I suppose my biggest issue is that I found myself not feeling altogether convinced that each character was their own person. Sometimes it felt like the dialogue or what actions were taken were coming from the same voice. I lost interest what little backstory there was and since the mystery about Mackenzie fell flat, there was no longer any interest afterwards towards that. There just was not a whole lot of depth to any of the characters.

What I felt I was being presented with were quirky personalities with a lot of touchy feelings and not a lot else to go off of beyond that. The characters were sort of two-dimensional and the story in general felt lacking. Perhaps it just feels like not a whole lot happened. There was a letter that they were all obsessing over, they would meet at a cafe, and . The confrontation between Jared at the concert was very unbelievable in the way it happened. It just felt clunky in some ways and sort of sweet in other ways... and then you have the explanation of the bomb threats at the end and the reasoning for WHY so many people kept accumulating in the attic... it was all somewhat comical. That reasoning.

From the dialogue of the characters feeling out of place and sometimes unrealistic... cartoony is the word I would use... to the way people would react in certain situations being unrealistic too... too the unrealistic ending... it left me to wonder if this story really is supposed to take place in reality at all. The officers deciding not to take Larry into questioning, for example. I mean... come on. That would never happen. Even if they do think it is his tenants. They would have taken him to a private interrogation room and recorded everything. Not ask him or any of the other character casually about things in their living room. It doesn't matter if it is the smallest town in the world. That would never be protocol for something as serious as a bomb threat. Yet the author treats it like the cops came over to question them in their living room about someone who just egged a house on Halloween. This is just one example but it is a good example of one of the points in the story where I did have to push myself to keep reading due to how silly it was.

I will say that a strong point about this story is that the author is a good writer with *how* she writes. It is written well. As in, her writing style is one that I like. I would not have continued reading this book had they not been good at storytelling itself. I just think this particular story was not the best use for their writing skills.

Overall, I think it was at least an okay feel good read for those who want something very lighthearted to enjoy on the beach or between breaks at work. But I do not feel like I came away from this book having experienced anything specifically new or learned anything that I have not already seen in other stories elsewhere. Some parts felt rushed while others were written so well that, while the topic may have been a mundane one, it at least left a good enough impression. The value of the story itself is one that most people can relate to. I just think that the writer has potential with room to improve in terms of doing research on what she is writing about and I think she can do a lot better in terms of generating a structure to the plot that keeps the reader engaged with the plot. Not just the character's personality quirks.
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Margaret Musoke
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourites!
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2021
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The book was amazing! I love how Suzy Krause writes such interesting material without having to include anything vulgar. Both of her books have such awesome plot twists! I definitely recommend.
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Disappointed hoe
4.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre but still entertaining
Reviewed in France on January 8, 2021
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It's a light beach read, nothing more nothing less. It's a good read if you have ever been ghosted but it will make you incredibly nostalgic as the three girls are all overly hung up on their past and have more skeletons in their closets than a serial killer. Also, Maud is portrayed in such a negative light it is ridiculous like sis was left at the alter, give her a break!
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Faery Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely delightful read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2020
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I came across this novel as part of the Amazon First Reads thing and figured I’d give it a go. And I’m so very glad I did- it was a delight from beginning to end!
The writing is witty and flows beautifully. The characters are well-developed, the dialogue is relatable, and the plot is a mix of ridiculous and realistic, with just enough mystery thrown in to make you want to keep reading way past your bedtime. I know a story is good when ‘Ok, just one more chapter’ turns into staying up until 1am because I can’t put the book down.
The story is light and heartwarming without being saccharine or twee, and also deals with some sad moments without being maudlin or melodramatic.
Parts are hilarious, parts are melancholy, parts are surprising, and all those parts add up to an uplifting joy of a book.
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Greta Garbo
4.0 out of 5 stars Sorry I missed you
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2023
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A bit confusing at first but then it hooks you. An enjoyable read.
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Victoria
4.0 out of 5 stars Such a cute story with some important messages.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2023
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This is such a cute book.

The characters really made this book and drove everything that happened, but they were certainly a trying bunch at times. I loved the fact that they were all extremely different. Maude was fiesty, stubborn, rude at times and didn't take any rubbish from anyone. Mackenzie was sweet, kind, thoughtful and genuine. Sunna was somewhere between the other two; fiesty and stubborn when required, but also capable of seeing when she was in the wrong and prepared to help when someone was in need. They were all so emotionally vulnerable and imperfect and I love how layered they were.

The ghosts were a fun addition to the book and kept it from getting boring. I loved how the ghostly element ended and found it to be a humorous addition to the book. A great twist.
The ghosts, along with the addition of the bomb threats kept the book moving along nicely and kept everything interesting. It was nice to have various elements rather than constantly focusing on one thing.

The final message in this book was such a sweet and relevant one. There were a couple of points right at the end that really resonated with me; the point where Maude realises that in losing the person she loved, she turned her resulting anger and hatred on herself and lost herself in the process; the point where Sunna realises that the people who have left us and that we miss are not what haunt us and that it is the emotions associated with those people that stop us from moving on - that we do not necessarily need an explanation to move on, just to let go of those feelings. They were such beautiful messages and I think they finished the book off fantastically.

A great read that left me feeling extremely positive.
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