Dovey attempts to create a contemporary and relatable work of fiction for those navigating an approaching midlife crisis. It exists somewhere between drama and self-help. They are also having a surrogate baby however, Eloise spends the majority of the novel acutely self-aware of the ethical implications in this.ĭespite the opening premise of murder, the book isn’t a mystery. Their relationship is accessible, until Binx is introduced as a post-humanist, trust-fund kid building an AI fembot based on Eloise’s personality. Eloise is married to her younger wife, Binx.
Mariam and Rowan are middle-class and conscious of their part in gentrifying the community of Bushwick where they live. This wealthy and highly educated ensemble include some diversity. Narration switches between the protagonists each chapter, although Jules and Frederick are never given voices of their own. Frederick Reese is the President’s son and central to the plot, as the story begins with his untimely death on reunion weekend. Mariam and Rowan are happily married with two young children: she-a stay-at-home mum, he-a school principal. Jules is a world-famous actress Eloise-a Professor of Hedonism at Harvard and bestselling author of self-help books. Jomo owns a bespoke jewellery start-up and travels the world acquiring precious gemstones for the ultra-rich. The book follows blockmates and friends-Jomo, Jules, Eloise, Mariam, and Rowan-who are attending their reunion weekend. Life After Truth begins with the Harvard Class of 2003 anniversary report and the public entries of the central characters fifteen years after graduation. Her books deal with themes of power, privilege, politics, and the complex nature of the human psyche. She studied social anthropology and creative writing at Harvard University and New York University, respectively.ĭovey’s experimental and high style literary fiction has garnered much critical acclaim over a decade-long career. Born South African, Dovey spent time in both South Africa and Australia when she was growing up. Life After Truth is Ceridwen Dovey’s fourth novel, following her critically acclaimed works: Blood Kin, Only the Animals, and In the Garden of the Fugitives.
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