Parade

Parade is an experimental novel by Rachel Cusk that challenges traditional narrative structures.

The book is divided into four chapters titled 'The Stuntman', 'The Midwife', 'The Diver', and 'The Spy'.

It follows the lives of several artists, all referred to as 'G', who embody different genders, locations, and artistic mediums.

The novel delves into the insufficiency and brutality of the artistic act, the violence of representation, and the collective and social influences on individual identity.

Cusk's unique use of language and narrative style blurs the lines between characters and explores themes such as death, family legacy, and the search for meaning in art and life.