Told in mostly an open letter from Tatum, a young Latina woman, to her long time relationship, M, a Latino writer. He wrote a book that became Tatum's touchstone. She did something completely out of character; she wrote M a fangirl letter. He responded and, slowly, they started a decade long friendship. When he published his second novel, the friendship was broken and Tatum moved to Brazil where she avoided authors and worked in a museum. It wasn't until a reporter called about her relationship with M, who had been accused of inappropriate behavior with another young woman, that she finally confronted what had happened.
I don't usually read literary woman's novels. I much prefer a thriller. But there are elements of a thriller in the way this novel spreads its wings and reveals its truths. I found myself reluctant to put it down when reading time was over. The book provoked my thoughts about the power imbalance between men and women, even in friendships.
I want to thank the publisher who gave me this book first through Netgalley and then an ARC through a Goodreads contest. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
I don't usually read literary woman's novels. I much prefer a thriller. But there are elements of a thriller in the way this novel spreads its wings and reveals its truths. I found myself reluctant to put it down when reading time was over. The book provoked my thoughts about the power imbalance between men and women, even in friendships.
I want to thank the publisher who gave me this book first through Netgalley and then an ARC through a Goodreads contest. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.