A minor tragedy among the 1% – in The Guest, Emma Cline gives an outsider's view of a culture of extreme wealth
- Written by: Julian Novitz, Senior Lecturer, Writing, Department of Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology
ShutterstockEarly in Emma Cline’s new novel The Guest, her protagonist Alex is introduced to the unspoken assumptions that govern the wealthy enclave on Long Island where she is spending the summer. Her significantly older boyfriend Simon has taken her to a beach and thoughtlessly kicks off his shoes near the entrance:
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