Random House, 2014
“A magnificent literary achievement…Greek tragedy staged in the contemporary American countryside.”—Karen Russell
“A riveting story about the corrosive effects of betrayal”—Alice Sebold
“Black is a writer of great wisdom, and illuminates, without undue emphasis, the flickering complexity of individual histories. . . Life Drawing is at once quiet and memorable.” —Claire Messud, The Guardian
Life Drawing “might be the nearest thing to a perfect novel that I have ever read.” — The Bookseller, UK
“Every intimate contour of the couple’s relationship is mapped by Black with devastating accuracy. Full of insight into the fragility of marriage, this is a memorable read.”—Sunday Times, (UK)
“Emotionally complex… the book draws the reader in from the first page and builds narrative tension almost ceaselessly to the bitter end…. An astute inquiry into relationships and betrayal . . . irresistibly readable.”—Publisher’s Weekly
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