Story perspectives

Exploring Infidelity and Desire in Modern Relationships

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Catherine Lacey's The Möbius Book and Sarah Manguso's Liars examine infidelity and emotional turmoil within relationships and societal expectations.
Catherine Lacey uses a dual narrative in The Möbius Book, while Manguso's Liars unfolds through fragmented reflections after betrayal.
Lauren Elkin's Scaffolding offers a nuanced view of desire and modern relationships, including polyamory.
The Scaffolding narrator embarks on a road trip, faces a mid-life crisis, and forms unexpected connections.

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Story summary

Catherine Lacey's The Möbius Book and Sarah Manguso's Liars examine infidelity and emotional turmoil within relationships and societal expectations.
Catherine Lacey uses a dual narrative in The Möbius Book, while Manguso's Liars unfolds through fragmented reflections after betrayal.
Lauren Elkin's Scaffolding offers a nuanced view of desire and modern relationships, including polyamory.
The Scaffolding narrator embarks on a road trip, faces a mid-life crisis, and forms unexpected connections.