The Girls Who Saw Everything

In "The Lacuna Cabal," the Montreal Young Woman's Book Club dives into the Epic of Gilgamesh, only to find themselves drawn into its narrative during the early days of the Iraq War. As the group's dynamics shift and personal obsessions arise—ranging from cross-dressing and online blogging to artificial intelligence—a deeper exploration of storytelling and self-awareness unfolds. With narrators Jennifer and Danielle at the helm, this novel offers a cryptically charming and intellectually engaging journey through intertwining lives and literary endeavors.