I was enamoured by Megan Nolan’s writing in Acts of Desperation that I swore to myself to pick up anything that she puts out in the future. Although, Ordinary Human Failings details a more rich and complex tale compared to her debut, Nolan’s ability to explore such human emotions and the complications that comes with comprehending the morals and values of life entangled with such a tragedy creates a new voice that is much more different and yet echoes of Nolan’s brilliant writing from her debut. Each of the characters’ story were so well fleshed out and the effects it had on my emotions were definitely surprising. The Greens were definitely an interesting family and it was a read unlike any other I have read by far. The mystery/crime aspect of it reminded me a tad of Agatha Christie’s works almost too. Overall, an interesting exploration into intergenerational trauma. Highly recommending this one to those who’d like something that is quite like a quiet suspense.