The Guest by Emma Cline
Set against the backdrop of a sun-drenched Long Island summer, the story follows Alex, a young woman adept at navigating the world through charm and deception. After a falling out with her older boyfriend, she finds herself adrift and unwelcome, yet determined to maintain her lifestyle. As she drifts from one social gathering to another, Alex's precarious situation becomes increasingly tense, revealing her desperation and the fragile nature of her constructed identity. The narrative explores themes of survival, manipulation, and the search for belonging in a world where appearances can be deceiving.
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- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
- - Гостья
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- 42nd on The 100 Greatest Books of 2023 (The Greatest Books)