The Unravelling of Ou by Hollay Ghadery

📖 About 

On the day of her granddaughter’s birth, Minoo must choose between her family and her sock puppet and constant companion, Ecology Paul. This is the story of how Minoo got to where she is now from the sock puppet’s POV.

⭐️ Review

Oh geez. This book punched me in the gut in the best way. It’s about mothers and daughters, trauma, and coping, but also full of heart and hope. This one is longlisted for the 2026 Giller Prize and I will not be surprised if it makes the shortlist.