A Novel by Linda Naseem
NOTHING
Nothing is a raw, unflinching look at drug addiction and the devastation it leaves in its wake. Through vivid, emotionally charged prose, Linda Naseem traces the lives of those caught in addiction's grip — the addict, the family, the friends who watch helplessly as someone they love disappears.
Publisher
iUniverse
ISBN
978-1491874769
Pages
208
Genre
Literary Fiction
"A riveting, intense portrait of substance abuse and the havoc it can wreak on family and friends."
— Kirkus Reviews
About the Book
The story opens on a quiet suburban street where nothing seems out of place — until you look closer. Naseem's narrator watches a man pacing outside, barefoot, muttering to himself. What follows is a deeply personal journey into the world of addiction, told with compassion, fury, and an unflinching eye for detail. Nothing asks the question every family touched by addiction must face: how do you love someone who is destroying themselves?
Reader Reviews
"A dark tale of love and addiction. Linda Naseem displays exceptional talent in describing extremely powerful emotions. Eye opening!"
— A.N., Colorado Springs, CO
"Enjoying your book. Really like your style of writing! Nice rhythm and pace! Great use of combined clauses."
— C.J.S., Dothan, AL
"...what an incredible mixture of fear, anger, forgiveness, sweetness, friendliness, craziness beyond control, hatred, solitude, mercy, salvation..."
— G.H., Maple Falls, WA
"I found the book very raw, gritty...I was emotionally drained by the end...you write really well...you got to me! Powerful!"
— R.S., Seaside, CA