The Answers (Lacey novel)
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| Author | Catherine Lacey |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | 2017 |
The Answers is a 2017 novel by American writer Catherine Lacey published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Writing and publication
[edit]The novel emerged from a combination of two short stories.[1] The character Kurt Sky was not inspired by a particular actor.[2]
Reception
[edit]Dwight Garner, in a review published by The New York Times, praised the novel as a book of "intellect and amplitude that deepens as it moves forward".[3] Garner also praised the book as a worthwhile follow-up to Lacey's first novel, Nobody Is Ever Missing.[3] In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews said "with otherworldly precision and subtle wit, Lacey creates a gently surreal dreamscape that’s both intoxicating and profound. A singular novel; as unexpected as it is rich."[4]
Adaptation
[edit]Deadline reported in November 2022 that the novel would be adapted into a television series for channel FX.[5] In November 2022, David Corenswet was reported tapped to star as the male lead in the pilot, with deadline describing his character 'Christopher Skye' as an charismatic but troubled movie star involved in an enigmatic, futuristic dating experiment.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ O'Grady, Megan (June 1, 2017). "This Summer's Must-Read Takes Dystopian Dating to a Whole New Level". Vogue. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Rappis, Sydney (June 7, 2017). "Catherine Lacey's Novel Experiments". Interview Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Garner, Dwight (May 30, 2017). "'The Answers' Runs Down the Rabbit Hole of Love". The New York Times. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "The Answers". Kirkus Reviews. March 20, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (November 3, 2022). "Kit Steinkellner, Danny Strong & Darren Aronofsky Score Pilot Order At FX For 'The Answers' Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 29, 2022). "David Corenswet To Star In FX Pilot 'The Answers' From Kit Steinkellner, Danny Strong & Darren Aronofsky". Deadline. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
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