Description
In 1940s New York, nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris leaves behind a failed college career to join her aunt’s struggling theater, where she is swept into a dazzling world of performers, backstage misfits, and unconventional women. As she embraces the city’s glamour and freedom, a reckless mistake forces her to confront the consequences of desire, ambition, and public judgment. Looking back from old age, Vivian recounts the experiences that shaped her understanding of love, independence, and the right to define a life on her own terms. Richly atmospheric and character-driven, this sweeping novel celebrates female friendship, creative community, and the hard-won freedom to live without shame.
Available Editions
paperback
Riverhead Books
Published Jan 1, 2019
470 pages
ISBN: 9781594634734
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert.