1 / 2Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg
Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg is a debut novel about Dell Danvers, who livestreams for seven days to raise money for her comatose sister’s life support. Its dark comedy and escalating online fame sit alongside themes of money, grief, and forgiveness.
At a glance
- The story follows Dell’s seven-day livestream as she tries to raise money for her sister’s life support.
- The listing describes a mix of dark humour, internet fame, family crisis and themes of love, loss and forgiveness.
- The novel is structured in seven chapters, one for each day of Dell’s livestream.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A defined seven-day premise gives the story a clear narrative frame.
- Combines dark comedy with serious themes of illness, financial strain and family relationships.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Scribner UK |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Feb. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Weight listed | 360 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.5 x 2.13 x 21.6 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1398551856 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398551855 |
What to know before buying
- The premise includes a comatose sibling and high-stakes medical decisions, alongside dark humour and risky online behaviour. These themes may not suit readers looking for a light or purely comic novel. The supplied details describe a print edition but do not explicitly identify its format.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in contemporary literary fiction about livestream culture and online fame.
- Those who enjoy dark comedy alongside family drama and themes of grief or forgiveness.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a lighthearted story without serious illness, financial hardship or emotionally difficult subject matter.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is Just Watch Me about?
Dell Danvers starts a livestream to raise money for a week of private life support for her comatose sister. As her audience grows, the story explores the risks and pressures of her online persona.
How is the novel structured?
It is narrated in seven chapters, with one chapter for each day of Dell’s livestream.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
Who published Just Watch Me?
The listed publisher is Scribner UK.
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