Creation Lake

Rachel Kushner's novel "Creation Lake" is a 2024 book that follows a pseudonymous freelance spy named Sadie Smith as she undertakes a mission to disrupt a farming cooperative in France, only to begin questioning the morality of her actions. The novel was published in the US by Scribner and in the UK by Jonathan Cape, and was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. Critics have praised the book for its philosophical themes, complex characterization, and Kushner's unique writing style, but some have criticized the pacing, exposition, and believability of certain plot elements. Reviewers have noted that the book builds on themes from Kushner's previous works, including "failures of self-liberation".learn more on wikipedia