Dead Weight: The Unraveling of Monique

Dead Weight: The Unraveling of Monique is a haunting tale of tangled love, manipulation, and the painful gravity of emotional legacies. At its center is Monique—an enchanting force of chaos—whose memory casts long shadows over her ex-husband Ethan and her troubled son Bertrand. As Ethan navigates grief and legal turmoil, and Bertrand battles inner demons shaped by a turbulent upbringing, the story unfolds across a richly layered narrative painted with vivid metaphors and aching tenderness. Structured in three distinct parts, the novel dances through prismatic imagery and surreal emotional depths. Each chapter stitches together memories and reckonings: from electrifying passion to stormy heartbreak, and finally, reluctant acceptance. With lyrical prose and evocative themes of resilience, the book invites readers to explore the delicate threads of psychological entrapment and familial bonds that linger far beyond goodbye.