How Should a Person Be?

In this genre-defying novel, Sheila, a twenty-something playwright grappling with a failed marriage, navigates her turbulent life and creativity through new relationships with Margaux, a free-spirited painter, and Israel, a provocative artist. As she observes their lives and her own, Sheila Heti weaves a compelling narrative using transcribed conversations and real emails, creating a work that blends literary fiction with elements of self-help and candid confession. This dynamic exploration delves into contemporary questions of love and identity, promising fresh insights into the complexities of modern life.