The dynamic of a brilliant woman and a mediocre man in need of destruction echoes through literature, exposing the limitations of male power against women's capabilities.
Affluent heterosexual marriages are often sites of secret, insidious abuse. Sarah Manguso’s characters illustrate the painful reality that emerges when success breeds resentment.
In 'Very Cold People,' Manguso humorously dissects childhood trauma, revealing how these experiences foreshadow adult suffering, which culminates in the harsh realities of marriage.
Jane's relationship with John reveals the collapse of their creative ambitions, as Jane's success triggers John's insecurities, leading to a toxic marriage filled with emotional abuse.
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