Jen Beagin crafts narratives centered on characters navigating the fringes of society, striving to find their place in the world. Her distinctive style is both incisive and humorous, often delving into life's darker aspects with unexpected wit. Her works explore complex interpersonal dynamics and the pursuit of authenticity in an ambiguous reality. Beagin offers a unique perspective on the human condition through her unconventional protagonists.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR HBO SERIES STARRING JODIE COMER 'Made me laugh and think too much (the right amount?) about sex and death and honesty.' MONICA HEISEY 'Utterly addictive. A new - and not entirely honest - relationship is going to be born. A relationship that will transform both of their lives.
"Mona is twenty-six and cleans houses for a living in Taos, New Mexico. She moved there mostly because of a bad boyfriend--a junkie named Mr. Disgusting, long story--and her efforts to restart her life since haven't exactly gone as planned. For one thing she's got another bad boyfriend. She calls this one Dark, and he happens to be married to one of Mona's clients. Dark and his wife aren't the only complicated clients on Mona's roster...there's also the Hungarian artist couple who remind her of troubling aspects of her past and some of the underlying reasons her life had to be restarted in the first place. As Mona tries to get over the heartache of her affair and the pains of her youth, she winds up on an eccentric, moving journey of self-discovery that takes her back to the home she grew up in and that--she hopes--will unlock the key to having a sense of home in the future" -- Front jacket flap
Mary Karr meets Miranda July in this hilarious debut about a young woman's quest for self-acceptance and belonging