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Binary Star unfolds as an intensely lyrical psychological narrative that centers on a young woman grappling with anorexia. She and her long‑distance, alcoholic boyfriend embark on a road‑trip that takes them across the United States, where they encounter a book on veganarchism that offers them a fresh perspective on life and relationships.
The novel explores the emotional turbulence of a strained partnership and the personal struggle of eating disorder recovery, juxtaposing the external journey with an internal quest for meaning and direction.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Sarah Gerard
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