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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker cover image

Yiyun Li Reads “The Particles of Order”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Conversations in Solitude: Between Fiction and Reality

This chapter explores a profound interaction between a caretaker and a traveler named Lillian in the English countryside, focusing on themes of loss and solitude. Through their dialogue, they reflect on identity, memory, and the intricate relationship between life and fiction, revealing their emotional journeys shaped by past experiences.

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