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How a love of gossip could make you a better reader

By Tabitha Rowland, PhD in Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool

In case you missed it, Rachel Cusk’s new novel Life of M has been the centre of heated online debate. Dubbed a “biogossip” (biography based on gossip) allegedly inspired by the actress Natalie Portman, the novel investigates fame, power and truth with a particular emphasis on storytelling.

Much of the discussion…

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