The 2003 Alice Sebold novel 'The Lovely Bones' was very popular. It was made into a movie later. In the novel, Sebold creates a vivid picture of the main character's experiences in the afterlife while also delving deeply into the impact of her death on those she left behind. The story is both heart - wrenching and somewhat comforting in its exploration of how people deal with loss.
I'm not sure which specific novel by Alice Sebold was published in 2003 other than 'The Lovely Bones'. It could be that this is the main one associated with that year, as it received a great deal of attention for its unique narrative voice and exploration of difficult topics.
One of the well - known 2003 Alice Sebold novels is 'The Lovely Bones'. It's a story told from the perspective of a young girl who has been murdered. The novel explores themes of grief, love, and the afterlife as her family and friends struggle to come to terms with her death.