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Reassembling Kate
When Kate meets herself for the first time, she realises she doesn't know herself at all.
Kate Monroe is a successful businesswoman, but when she finds herself having an out-of-body experience, she is horrified to discover her empty body is able to carry on without her - and is doing a better job of it. Broken and isolated, she waits for anyone to notice the change and come to her rescue.
Neither her friends nor her boyfriend realise the problem. Out of everybody in her life, her coworker David is the only one to notice her body is a shell. Working together, they uncover that the only way to make her whole is to travel inside herself and come face-to-face with her fractured psyche. But there's a chance that she's not alone.
Reassembling Kate is a lyrical and thought-provoking novel that explores the power of self-discovery and the resilience of the human spirit, while weaving in a captivating romance and an intriguing mystery.
Kate Monroe is a successful businesswoman, but when she finds herself having an out-of-body experience, she is horrified to discover her empty body is able to carry on without her - and is doing a better job of it. Broken and isolated, she waits for anyone to notice the change and come to her rescue.
Neither her friends nor her boyfriend realise the problem. Out of everybody in her life, her coworker David is the only one to notice her body is a shell. Working together, they uncover that the only way to make her whole is to travel inside herself and come face-to-face with her fractured psyche. But there's a chance that she's not alone.
Reassembling Kate is a lyrical and thought-provoking novel that explores the power of self-discovery and the resilience of the human spirit, while weaving in a captivating romance and an intriguing mystery.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2023
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December 3, 2025
Reassembling Kate is an ambitious, emotionally heavy dive into trauma, identity, and the inner landscapes of the mind. The premise is compelling and there are moments of real insight, especially as Kate starts confronting the fractured parts of herself. David is a standout character, offering a steady presence that helps anchor some of the more surreal sections.
But the book often blurs symbolism and reality so strongly that it becomes hard to follow. The transitions into Kate’s internal world are intriguing, yet sometimes messy, and the final act leans into abstraction in a way that left me more puzzled than moved. It’s creative and thoughtful, but the layers don’t always come together clearly.
Overall: a bold concept with meaningful themes, but the execution is uneven. Worth reading, but be prepared to work your way through the confusion.
But the book often blurs symbolism and reality so strongly that it becomes hard to follow. The transitions into Kate’s internal world are intriguing, yet sometimes messy, and the final act leans into abstraction in a way that left me more puzzled than moved. It’s creative and thoughtful, but the layers don’t always come together clearly.
Overall: a bold concept with meaningful themes, but the execution is uneven. Worth reading, but be prepared to work your way through the confusion.
Displaying 1 of 1 review