Any Man A Novel
Any Man A Novel by Amber Tamblyn, published by HarperCollins on June 26, 2018, is a thought-provoking debut that explores the complexities of American celebrity culture and its impact on victims of sexual violence. This 288-page work blends poetry and prose with elements of suspense, presenting a narrative that delves into the lives of men affected by a violent serial rapist known as Maude. The story highlights the societal challenges faced by these victims, including doubt from law enforcement and the media’s relentless scrutiny.
Readers will encounter a powerful examination of how rape culture perpetuates trauma and alienation. Through alternating viewpoints, Tamblyn captures the emotional spectrum of horror and empathy experienced by the victims as they navigate their healing journeys. The novel addresses themes of survival and solidarity, illustrating how these men come together to reclaim their voices in a society that often overlooks their pain. Any Man serves as a poignant commentary on the destructive dynamics of violence and the resilience of those who endure it.
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“An explosive, shapeshifting piece of literary real estate, Amber Tamblyn’s arresting debut offers a scathing portrait of American celebrity culture and the way in which it transmutes human tragedy into a vicious circus; victims are forgotten as likes and shares swirl, and ‘news’ becomes a squalid orgy, a lurid feast. Tamblyn takes every risk in this astonishing and innovative work, and succeeds, gloriously.”
— Janet Fitch, bestselling author of The Revolution of Marina M. and Paint It Black
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In this electric and provocative debut novel, Tamblyn blends genres of poetry, prose, and elements of suspense to give shape to the shocking narratives of victims of sexual violence, mapping the destructive ways in which our society perpetuates rape culture.
A violent serial rapist is on the loose, who goes by the name Maude. She hunts for men at bars, online, at home— the place doesn’t matter, neither does the man. Her victims then must live the aftermath of their assault in the form of doubt from the police, feelings of shame alienation from their friends and family and the haunting of a horrible woman who becomes the phantom on which society projects its greatest fears, fascinations and even misogyny. All the while the police are without leads and the media hound the victims, publicly dissecting the details of their attack.
What is extraordinary is how as years pass these men learn to heal, by banding together and finding a space to raise their voices. Told in alternating viewpoints signature to each voice and experience of the victim, these pages crackle with emotion, ranging from horror to breathtaking empathy.
As bold as it is timely, Any Man paints a searing portrait of survival and is a tribute to those who have lived through the nightmare of sexual assault.
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