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Frida Slattery As Herself by Ana Kinsella review
This impressive and charismatic debut novel revisits an actor and a director over various collaborations
TL;DR
- The novel centers on Frida, an aspiring actress, and John, a writer-director, both living in Dublin.
- Their relationship develops through various creative projects and personal interactions, spanning different cities and years.
- The core of their connection lies in their artistic collaboration, with Frida's spontaneity and John's directorial vision complementing each other.
- The narrative explores their professional successes, personal challenges, and the romantic tension between them.
- Frida's character is highlighted for her authenticity, marked by spontaneity and self-doubt, while John is portrayed as a thinker.