I Fear My Pain Interests You

Name: I Fear My Pain Interests You
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SKU: 9781839766022
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A Novel

By Stephanie LaCava

Series: Verso Fiction

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I Fear My Pain Interests You by Stephanie LaCava is a compelling narrative that delves into the life of a young woman seeking her identity amidst complex personal and familial dynamics. Set against a backdrop of mystery and introspection, the protagonist navigates the struggles of emotional numbness and the search for connection. The story intricately combines themes of pain, curiosity, and the yearning for self-discovery.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the complexities of human emotions and the paradoxes of personal connections. It delves into the intriguing life of a young woman who is resistant to physical pain, exploring themes of vulnerability, identity, and the search for meaning amidst personal and familial chaos. If you appreciate character-driven narratives with an undercurrent of mystery, you might find this story particularly engaging.

I Fear My Pain Interests You

A stylish and raw exploration of bodies, trauma and 1960s cinema

A stylish and raw exploration of bodies, trauma and 1960s cinema

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Margot is the child of renowned musicians and the product of a particularly punky upbringing. Burnt out from the burden of expectation and the bad end of the worst relationship yet, she leaves New York and heads to the Pacific Northwest. She's seeking to escape both the eyes of the world and the echoing voice of that last bad man.

But a chance encounter with a dubious doctor in a graveyard, and the discovery of a dozen old film reels, opens the door to a study of both the peculiarities of her body and the absurdities of her famous family.

At once an analysis of the abandoned 1968 Cannes Film Festival and a literary take on cinema du corp, Stephanie LaCava's new novel is an audaciously sexy and moving exploration of culture and connections, bodies and breakdowns.

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Stephanie LaCava's I Fear My Pain Interests You is praised for its critical examination of culture, suffering, and the female body, presented with an elegant, yet visceral style. The novel intertwines jazz, violence, and generational trauma, offering a sharp critique of literary tropes and society. It delivers intensely memorable characters, exploring themes of power, identity, and emotional detachment, all wrapped in a stylish narrative that's both chilling and magnetic, drawing comparisons to iconic authors' styles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839766022

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Edition: Paperback original

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Stephanie LaCava is a writer based in New York City. Her work has appeared in Harper's, Artforum, Texte zur Kunst, the New York Times, the New York Review of Books, Vogue, and Interview. Her debut novel, The Superrationals, was published by Semiotext(e) in 2020.