Hera, a woman in her twenties in Sydney, works a dull job at a magazine and wants to be a writer. She falls in love with Arthur, an older, married colleague, and follows him into an affair that takes over her days, as she tries to decide whether the relationship is a gift or a delusion. Madeleine Gray uses a lively, self-mocking voice, with plenty of messy comedy about desire, ambition and friendship.
It is for readers who like funny, sharp first-person novels about young women and bad decisions. It suits those who liked Sally Rooney or Fleabag-style narrators and do not need a likeable protagonist.
Inward-looking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN
