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Two Girls Fat and Thin | Mary Gaitskill

3 posts | 8 read | 4 to read

Reissued to coincide with the paperback publication of "Because They Wanted To", this captivating novel shimmers with dark intensity and wicked wit. In a stunning synthesis of eroticism, rage, pathos, and humor, Gaitskill's "fine storyteller's pace and brilliant metaphors" ("The New York Times Book Review") create a haunting and unforgettable journey into the dark side of contemporary life and the deepest recesses of the soul.

gregspuches

Two Girls Fat and Thin | Mary Gaitskill

Day 15: #chunkster Another nice long-ish read from #MaryGaitskill a favorite novelist of mine. Also funny challenge for the name of the book (I hope no one takes offense to my silly joke 💚)

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Ruthiella Have you read The Mare? How does it compare to Gaitskill‘s other works? 7y

gregspuches @Ruthiella I have not! Keep meaning to though! 7y

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joellemaxx

Two Girls Fat and Thin | Mary Gaitskill

so-so

As Anna Granite knows, "Every loneliness is a pinnacle". this truth shows itself through the the novel, as Justine and Dorothy's characters are fleshed out. It almost seems like the novel is all explanatory background info for the final scene, which could've stood as a short story on its own. Gaitskills singular skill in rendering prose and understanding the size and scope of very human personalities makes this book an easy page turner.

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