I'm a Fan

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I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel delves into the complexities of modern relationships through the lens of an unnamed protagonist. Obsessed with another woman's life, the narrator navigates themes of envy and attraction while exploring the darker sides of love, aspiration, and identity in today's digital age. The narrative provides a candid, unflinching look at how social media impacts personal connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a gripping exploration of contemporary relationships, examining themes of obsession, power dynamics, and social media. The author deftly navigates the complexities of desire and envy, making it a compelling read for those interested in modern fiction with psychological depth.

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I'm a Fan

An exhilarating, addictive take on obsession, race, gender and power dynamics through the lens of a corrosive relationship

An exhilarating, addictive take on obsession, race, gender and power dynamics through the lens of a corrosive relationship

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AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVEL OF 2022

Longlisted for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction

Shortlisted for the 2023 Dylan Thomas Prize

I'm a Fan tells the story of an unnamed narrator's involvement in a seemingly unequal romantic relationship. With a clear and unforgiving eye, Sheena Patel makes startling connections between power struggles at the heart of human relationships to those in the wider world, offering a devastating critique of social media, access, and patriarchal systems.

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I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel is described as a powerful and exhilarating debut that explores dark themes of obsession, coercion, and power dynamics. Critics praise its intense narrative voice and brutal honesty, calling it both thrilling and disturbing. The novel effectively dissects themes of race, class, and privilege while maintaining a sharp and fearless approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783789818

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 144

About the Author

SHEENA PATEL is a writer and assistant director for film and TV who was born and raised in North West London. She is part of the 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE collective, has been published in 4BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE (Rough Trade Books) and a poetry collection of the same name (FEM Press). In 2022 she was chosen as one of the Observer's Top 10 best debut novelists. This is her first novel.

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