Anywhere But Here by Mona Simpson
The novel explores the tumultuous relationship between a mother and daughter as they move from Wisconsin to California in search of a better life. The mother, a charismatic and unpredictable woman, dreams of Hollywood stardom for her daughter, while the daughter yearns for stability and normalcy amidst the chaos of her mother's grandiose aspirations and erratic behavior. Their journey is marked by a series of adventures and misadventures, painting a complex portrait of family bonds, the pursuit of the American Dream, and the quest for identity and belonging.
The 6988th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)