My Nemesis

My Nemesis is a novel that explores the complexities of a friendship between Tessa, a successful writer, and Charlie, a ruggedly handsome philosopher and scholar. Tessa develops a strong intellectual connection with Charlie, but their relationship is complicated by Charlie's wife, Wah, who is both an adversary and a conundrum to Tessa. Tessa's outburst against Wah reveals her doubts about her strength, as she wonders if Wah is truly weak or if she possesses a different kind of power. The novel is a powerful exploration of betrayal, the thrill of a shared connection, and the perils of feminine rivalry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Atlantic Books

Tessa, a successful writer, forms a friendship with Charlie, a ruggedly handsome philosopher and scholar. Their intellectual connection sparks, and they exchange ideas about Camus and masculine desire. Their relationship promises more, but obstacles arise. Tessa's husband, Milton, enjoys Charlie's company, while Charlie's wife, Wah, poses challenges. Wah's traditional femininity and subservience to her husband contrast with Tessa's perception of weakness. Tessa scoffs at Wah's sacrifices as an adoptive mother to Htet, a Burmese girl. However, Wah possesses a kind of power, particularly over Charlie. This conflict between the two women leads to Tessa's controversial declaration that Wah is an insult to womankind. As Tessa grapples with the consequences of her outburst, she questions whether Wah is truly weak or possesses a different kind of strength. My Nemesis is a captivating story that explores empathy, betrayal, and the thrill of a shared connection, as well as the perils of feminine rivalry. It is a brilliantly dramatic work from a highly talented writer.

Weight: 245g
Dimension: 215 x 141 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804710227
Edition number: Main