Early in , an absorbing new novel from New England’s J. Courtney Sullivan, the narrative reveals an important plot twist by simply telling about it, not showing. This would seem to break the rule that novelists usually follow: show, don’t tell.
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Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Early in , an absorbing new novel from New England’s J. Courtney Sullivan, the narrative reveals an important plot twist by simply telling about it, not showing. This would seem to break the rule that novelists usually follow: show, don’t tell.
The main character, Jane Flanagan, “got blacked out drunk at a work event and made out with an assistant in front of her boss,” who happened to be her husband David’s best friend. She “managed to ruin her marriage and her job in one fell swoop.” This is on page 45.
Niall Fitzpatrick photo J. Courtney Sullivan Revealing as it is, though, it’s only a teasing taste of what Sullivan has packed into this, her sixth novel. Jane grows up in Maine and does exceptionally well at school, though her academic achievements do not impress her ornery mother.
They do, however, impress Alliso.