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Alexandra Kleeman’s debut novel tells the startling story of a woman who disappears, with the narrative delivered from her own perspective. The book weaves elements of horror, friendship, consumption, faith and transformation, all set against the backdrop of reality television and modern body image concerns. Critics have called it a singular exploration of contemporary womanhood, earning a review by the New York Times.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Alexandra Kleeman
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