The Book of Goose

Yiyun Li

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Chapters 1-26

Chapters 27-61

Chapters 62-73

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What is the significance of the title The Book of Goose?

How does Yiyun Li use Jean and his death to embody French society after World War II? How does Li use the men of Fabienne’s family to do the same?

Agnès is so in love with Fabienne that she doesn’t mind her cruelty. In your opinion, is Fabienne’s criticism an expression of love? Is the girls’ relationship more healthy or unhealthy? Explain your reasoning.