The Odyssey: A Novel

By: Lara Williams

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Synopsis: A The Millions Most Anticipated Book of 2022 • A Town & Country and The AV Club Best Book to Read • A Southern Living Best Beach Read From the prize-winning author of Supper Club—a debut novel that Vogue called &“Stephanie Danler's Sweetbitter meets Donna Tartt's The Secret History&”—comes The Odyssey, a fresh twist on the epic journey and an unapologetic takedown of capitalism and &“lifestyle&” that will appeal to fans of Melissa Broder and Ottessa Moshfegh (Molly Young, New York Times).Ingrid works on a gargantuan luxury cruise liner where she spends her days reorganizing the gift-shop shelves and waiting for long-term guests to drop dead in the aisles. That is, until the day she is selected by the ship&’s enigmatic captain and self-appointed lifestyle guru, Keith, for his mentorship program.Encouraging her to reflect on past mistakes, Keith pushes Ingrid further than she ever thought possible. But it isn&’t long before Ingrid&’s unwavering devotion forces her to reckon with the dark underbelly of life on the sea, and the surrealist absurdity of work itself.&“A serious vibe . . . a slyly poignant satire.&” —Cosmopolitan&“Tantalizing.&” —Booklist&“Deliciously unpredictable.&” —Mateo Askaripour, author of Black Buck&“Startlingly unique and beautifully written.&” —Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face&“Deeply unsettling and unexpectedly moving.&” —Lydia Kiesling, author of Mobility