Two Girls, Fat and Thin

Two Girls, Fat and Thin

Mary Gaitskill, 2021

Overview

Dorothy, who is fat, lives alone in New York, working the night shift as a proofreader. Justine, who is thin, is a freelance journalist with a history of unsuitable relationships. Both women are isolated and carry the weight of their pasts. Their lives are thrown off balance when Justine interviews Dorothy about her involvement with a charismatic philosophical guru, leading to an intense connection between them. This novel offers a darkly funny and caustic portrayal of loneliness and the pursuit of intimacy.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in character-driven literary fiction.
• Those who appreciate explorations of loneliness and human connection.
• Fans of Mary Gaitskill's previous work.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• 320 pages
• Published in 2021
• ISBN: 9780241464151
• Publisher: Random House - Penguin