Darcey SteinkeLiterary Fiction · Contemporary Literature
Milk
Synopsis
Mary, a married woman, finds her life upended when she begins an affair with an ex-monk. This novel explores her deep feelings of loneliness and loss, examining the intricate dynamics of her marriage, motherhood, and the unexpected paths desire can take. It's a story about navigating faith, intimacy, and the search for connection.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10