Biography of X

A Novel

Paperback, 416 pages

Published by Picador.

ISBN:
978-1-250-32168-8
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5 stars (1 review)

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Brilliant work of fiction non-fiction

5 stars

This novel has pretty much everything: an alternate history setting that is at times omnipresent and a detail at others ; a mysterious contemporary artist ; many LGBTQ+ characters ; drama and love. It weaves brilliantly facts and fiction, real artists and writers (oh hello David Bowie & Susan Sontag) and completely imaginary characters (or are they?), and manages to be serious with obvious satirical elements. Very enjoyable.