Lisey's Story

Main Characters and Their Development

• Lisey Landon - the main character, widow of the famous writer Scott Landon. Throughout the book, she undergoes a process of understanding and accepting her husband's past while confronting her own fears and traumas. Lisey learns to cope with loss and discovers hidden aspects of Scott's life, which help her gain inner strength and independence.
• Scott Landon - Lisey's late husband, a talented writer with a mysterious and complex past. Through Lisey's memories and her journeys into the worlds he created, the reader learns about his childhood, struggles with mental illness, and unique ability to travel to parallel worlds. His life and death have a profound impact on Lisey.
• Amanda Debusher - Lisey's sister, who suffers from mental health issues. Throughout the story, she becomes an important figure, aiding Lisey in her journey through memories and revealing new aspects of their family history.
• Jim Dooley - the antagonist of the story, an obsessed fan of Scott Landon's work. He threatens Lisey, trying to gain access to Scott's unpublished writings. His actions become a catalyst for Lisey, forcing her to confront her fears and protect her husband's legacy.