Category: UK Fiction

In this novel, British-Canadian author Rachel Cusk explores the intersection of art and form, breaking the narrative into titled chapters. Her distinctive writing style combines elements of auto-fiction and hyper-realism, delving into the conflicts within the contemporary art world and interpersonal relationships. While her narrative voice may initially appear ‘cold,’ it actually reflects the anger, […]

The story starts with Raya’s family disagreeing about her marriage to Bakari Abba, who ends up being controlling. She has a son named Karim but leaves her husband and returns to her parents when he is three. Karim is primarily cared for by his grandmother and becomes friends with his half-brother, Ali. Raya eventually leaves […]