The Invisible Circus

Set in 1978, Jennifer Egan's debut novel follows 18-year-old Phoebe O'Connor as she retraces her sister Faith's steps across Europe to uncover the truth about Faith's life and death. Against the backdrop of political and familial tensions from the 1960s, Phoebe's journey reveals complex insights into family, love, and a lost generation. The story showcases Egan's talent for blending suspense with rich character development and emotional depth.