Acts of Service

Name: Acts of Service
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SKU: 9781787704640
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"A sex masterpiece" (Guardian)

By Lillian Fishman

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Summary

Acts of Service by Lillian Fishman is a provocative exploration of desire, power, and identity through the lens of a young woman named Eve. Living in New York City, Eve embarks on a journey that challenges her understanding of relationships and intimacy, encountering a series of complex interactions that test her boundaries and self-perception. As she delves deeper into this world, the novel intricately examines themes of freedom and self-discovery.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by explorations of desire and identity, delving deep into the complexities of modern relationships. Lillian Fishman crafts a narrative that challenges societal norms, drawing you into a provocative and thought-provoking journey. It's a compelling read for those who appreciate stories that push the boundaries of conventional fiction.

Acts of Service

A provocative debut exploring sex and sexuality as a twentysomething New Yorker pursues a sexual freedom that follows no lines other than her own desire

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A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 - VOGUE, BuzzFeed, LitHub

'A bold, promising debut.' - MARY GAITSKILL

'Thoughtful, savage' - RAVEN LEILANI

'Radical, daring and bracing' - SHEILA HETI

If sex is a truth-teller, Eve—a young, queer woman in Brooklyn—is looking for answers. On an evening when she is feeling particularly impulsive, she posts some nude photos of herself online. This is how Eve meets Olivia, and through Olivia, the charismatic Nathan—and soon the three begin a relationship that disturbs Eve as much as it delights her. As each act of the affair unfolds, Eve is left to ask: to whom is she responsible? And to what extent do our desires determine who we are?

In the way that only great fiction can, Acts of Service takes between its teeth the contradictions written all over our ideas of sex and sexuality. As incisive as it is exhilarating, this novel asks us to face our ideas about desire and power: what sex means to us, the forces that shape it, and how we find—or lose—ourselves in intimacy. At once juicy and intellectually challenging, sacred and profane, it might be the most thought-provoking book you read all year.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lillian Fishman's Acts of Service has been praised for its exploration of intimacy and sexual ethics, offering a blend of sensual intelligence and moral complexity. Critics have highlighted its stylish provocation and the novel's ability to intrigue and challenge readers with its exploration of sex and power dynamics. It's noted for its compelling narrative on human attraction and connection, combining eroticism with intellectual depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787704640

Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Fiction General Fiction Lillian Fishman Literary Fiction

About the Author

Lillian Fishman received her MFA from NYU, where she was a Jill Davis Fellow (2020). She lives in New York. Acts of Service is her first novel.