Afterward

Set in an unnamed city, Bristol Vaudrin's debut novel follows a young woman navigating the aftermath of a tragic event that upends her routine and relationships. As she faces hospital visits, a move to a new apartment, and social disapproval, her candid and sometimes unfiltered perspective offers a darkly comedic look at resilience and judgment. Through her struggles, the story explores themes of empathy, change, and the human desire to cling to familiar joys amidst uncertainty.