Binary Star by Sarah Gerard
In this poignant and introspective novel, the narrative follows a young woman grappling with an eating disorder and her tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend, who is battling alcoholism. As they embark on a road trip across the United States, their journey becomes a metaphor for their internal struggles and the gravitational pull of their destructive habits. The story is interwoven with astronomical imagery, drawing parallels between the characters' lives and the celestial phenomena of binary stars, highlighting themes of dependency, self-destruction, and the search for identity and connection in a chaotic world.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-180
- Original Language
- English
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