{"product_id":"social-creature-a-ripleyesque-exploration-of-female-insecurity-set-among-the-socialites-of-manhattan-guardian","title":"Social Creature: 'A Ripleyesque exploration of female insecurity set among the socialites of Manhattan' (Guardian)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eLouise is a struggling writer in New York, who meets Lavinia, a wealthy socialite who invites her into her charmed circle, offering her a taste of the high life. But as Louise becomes increasingly dependent on Lavinia, she begins to question the true cost of her friendship.\u003cbr\u003eLouise is a struggling writer in New York who meets Lavinia, a wealthy socialite who invites her into her charmed circle, offering her a taste of the high life. But as Louise becomes increasingly dependent on Lavinia, she begins to question the true cost of her friendship. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 May 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouise is a struggling writer living in New York City, juggling multiple low-paying jobs, renting a shabby apartment, and dealing with a creepy neighbor who catcalls her. One day, she meets Lavinia, a wealthy and glamorous socialite who invites her into her exclusive circle, offering her access to the best underground speakeasies, the opera, and her luxurious apartment. Louise is drawn to Lavinia's lifestyle and begins to question her own life choices. As she becomes more involved with Lavinia's world, Louise realizes that she is willing to go to extreme lengths to have the life that Lavinia has, even if it means compromising her own values and morals. The novel explores the toxic nature of female insecurity and the lengths that women will go to in order to achieve social status and acceptance. It also highlights the superficiality of the socialite lifestyle and the emptiness that can come with it. Ultimately, the novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking validation from others and the importance of finding self-worth and fulfillment within oneself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eA Ripleyesque Exploration of Female Insecurity Set Among the Socialites of Manhattan\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise is a struggling writer living in New York City, juggling multiple low-paying jobs, renting a shabby apartment, and dealing with a creepy neighbor who catcalls her. One day, she meets Lavinia, a wealthy and glamorous socialite who invites her into her exclusive circle, offering her access to the best underground speakeasies, the opera, and her luxurious apartment. Louise is drawn to Lavinia's lifestyle and begins to question her own life choices. As she becomes more involved with Lavinia's world, Louise realizes that she is willing to go to extreme lengths to have the life that Lavinia has, even if it means compromising her own values and morals. The novel explores the toxic nature of female insecurity and the lengths that women will go to in order to achieve social status and acceptance. It also highlights the superficiality of the socialite lifestyle and the emptiness that can come with it. Ultimately, the novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking validation from others and the importance of finding self-worth and fulfillment within oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 202g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 196 x 127 x 17 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781408896075                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara Isabella Burton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094374248698,"sku":"9781408896075","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/89c83a37c8494b62158f8612993ca664.jpg?v=1625804379","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/social-creature-a-ripleyesque-exploration-of-female-insecurity-set-among-the-socialites-of-manhattan-guardian","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}