Alice Lovett has spent years haunted by rumours of a high school assault. Told through shifting forms — narrative prose, screenplay drafts, and gothic horror — Petty’s debut explores how stories are shaped, distorted, and weaponised. At its core, True Story asks: who gets to tell the truth, and whose voices are silenced?
Inventive and daring, this is a novel that refuses to be boxed in. Buzzed for its genre-blending style, sharp commentary on sexual assault and rumour, and bold narrative experimentation that keeps readers questioning everything they think they know.
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Egan (A Visit from the Goon Squad), Carmen Maria Machado (In the Dream House), and Ottessa Moshfegh (My Year of Rest and Relaxation). A standout pick for readers who love fiction that challenges form as much as content.
A trade paperback (2020) in Very Good condition — minimal wear, crisp pages, binding tight.
