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Name: The Book of Goose
Author: Yiyun Li

The Book of Goose tells the story of Agnès, who receives news of her childhood best friend Fabienne’s death while living in America. The narrative spans the postwar rural provinces of France, an English boarding school, the glittering world of Paris, and finally a tranquil Pennsylvania residence where a woman can escape her past. Agnès recounts how a plan conceived by Fabienne altered her trajectory, leading her through fame, fortune, and profound loss. The novel examines themes of friendship, identity, and the forces of fate, all through a delicate, intimate voice.

First publish date: 2022

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Yiyun Li

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