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All Fours
Book • 2024
Miranda July's "All Fours" is a poignant and unconventional novel that explores themes of aging, mortality, and the complexities of human connection.
The narrative unfolds through the experiences of an unnamed narrator grappling with her changing body and relationships.
July's writing style is characterized by its intimate and often humorous approach to profound subjects.
The book delves into the challenges of intergenerational friendships and the societal obsession with youth.
Ultimately, "All Fours" offers a reflective and empathetic portrayal of the human experience.
The narrative unfolds through the experiences of an unnamed narrator grappling with her changing body and relationships.
July's writing style is characterized by its intimate and often humorous approach to profound subjects.
The book delves into the challenges of intergenerational friendships and the societal obsession with youth.
Ultimately, "All Fours" offers a reflective and empathetic portrayal of the human experience.
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Terry Gross in the introduction, highlighting Miranda July ’s exploration of perimenopause and a woman's changing life.
Terry Gross in the introduction, highlighting Miranda July ’s exploration of perimenopause and a woman's changing life.
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Brooke Warner in the context of discussing autofiction and the blurring lines between fiction and memoir.
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