Cassandra at the Wedding

“A slender little dagger of a novel I think about every time I read something about Steinbeck’s women, Didion, Sacramento, or Rachel Getting Married. A real touchstone for many female novelists I know.”

“I read this on Lily’s recommendation and really enjoyed it. A bracing story with an unusual, charismatic cast. Pairs well with East of Eden. Thanks Lily!”

“The forbidden love is between the protagonist and her twin sister (of the titular wedding). Definitely forbidden, but not in a weird way. An overly-attached sister way. Nasty, sardonic, affecting. I love it!”

“a fave”

“Internalized homophobia but make it fun!”