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The Best Books of 2020: Fiction

The Best Books of 2020: Fiction

We didn't turn to fiction for those much needed periods of escapism in 2020. Nor did we turn to fiction for answers, because of course, the best fiction doesn't provide "answers". We turned to these works of fiction for the questions they raise.

Halle Butler’s ‘Jillian’ Is a Frank Account of Discontent

Halle Butler’s ‘Jillian’ Is a Frank Account of Discontent

Evoking both sarcasm and empathy, Butler paints Jillian and Megan as harbingers of a relatable alienation.