Welcome to Litsy!

Biography of X is an eclectic mashup of alternative history, art culture, mixed media, and…. Is it love? Or obsession 🧐

C leaves husband for crazy ultra self-important artist X and when X dies, C takes off on a crusade to defend her relationship with X. She finds out much more than she can wrestle with. Does it matter?

I‘m actually quite impressed with what all the author does in telling this extraordinary story.

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I wasn‘t sure how I felt about this until I finished it. I thought about it…then I thought some more. And I decided the structure and all the layers were really kind of brilliant (imho). Another winner from the #Tob2023longlist #Pulitzer

This short novel adeptly illustrated the fears, insecurities and flaws of two adult sisters coming together for a holiday at their family cabin. I felt deeply for both of them throughout the story while also cringing at the ways they often showed up. An uncomfortable and insightful read. #ToB2023longlist

This was my first book by Donoghue, and I was impressed by the quiet, tense prose. It was well-matched to the story, which was a slow burn and ended beautifully. #ToB2023longlist