Life & Style
Second Place by Rachel Cusk
06/10/2021 12:01 AM EST •
06/10/2021 12:05 AM EST
A woman invites a famous artist to use her guesthouse, hoping he might help her solve a mystery, but then his presence starts to disrupt the calm of her secluded household. In this captivating novel about art, isolation, and the interesting ways in which the dynamics of relationships can be influenced, Rachel Cusk cuts to the heart of recognizable emotions in ways that make them feel newly examined. Her work manages to feel both contemporary and timeless.
Kelly, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison