Books Rachel Cusk Tried to Caricature Natalie Portman. She Only Caricatured Herself.
Her latest novel appears to savage a celebrity. But Cusk has, once again, managed to turn herself into the victim.
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· August 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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Her latest novel appears to savage a celebrity. But Cusk has, once again, managed to turn herself into the victim.
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