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Second Best

Second Best

Contemporary LiteratureLiterary Fiction
Pages
216
Published
2023
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel delves into the life of a woman who has always been overshadowed by her more successful sister. It explores the quiet struggles of living in someone else's shadow and the search for one's own identity and purpose. The story examines how these dynamics shape a person's life and relationships.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

ReflectiveMelancholicThought-Provoking

Genres

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction

Authors

D
David Foenkinos

just clean prose". David Foenkinos is a French novelist and screenwriter best known for his book La délicatesse. He writes stories about love and modern life that often blend humor with

M
Megan Jones

Megan Jones is the author of Second Best and a contributor to Alt Hist Issue 9. She writes fiction with a focus on historical settings and character-driven narratives.