Andy and Jen, a couple who had been together for three years, have recently broken up. Andy is struggling to cope with the separation and has moved back in with his mother, while Jen stays with her sister Miranda, who has a strong aversion to men. Their breakup has left Andy in a state of […]
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 […]