The Group

Lara Feigel's debut novel, The Group, offers a sharp and insightful exploration of a close-knit circle of women approaching forty, examining their diverse experiences with motherhood, marriage, and evolving relationships. Drawing inspiration from Mary McCarthy’s work, the novel provides an honest depiction of female friendships and the complexities of gender dynamics in the modern era, especially in the context of the Me Too movement. It is a compelling and intimate portrayal of contemporary female life and the ongoing influence of feminism.