Worry: A Novel by Alexandra Tanner

In "Worry," sisters Jules and Poppy navigate the absurdities of life in a Seinfeldian tale set against the backdrop of 2019. Jules, adrift and consumed by internet culture, shares her Brooklyn apartment with Poppy, who struggles with her mental health. Their lives spiral into chaos as Poppy's health deteriorates, Jules battles physical and emotional ailments, and their mother falls into conspiracy theories.

Amidst the madness, Jules wrestles with her own insecurities and resentment towards Poppy, blaming her sister for her own shortcomings. As their dysfunctional dynamic plays out against a backdrop of societal anxiety and uncertainty, the sisters are forced to confront their future together.

With dark humor and razor-sharp wit, "Worry" paints a vivid portrait of sisterhood, existential angst, and the absurdities of contemporary life. As the narrative unfolds, the sisters grapple with their individual desires and the complexities of their relationship, culminating in a reckoning that forces them to confront their own fears and insecurities.

Through Jules and Poppy's struggles, the novel offers a poignant exploration of identity, family, and the pursuit of meaning in an increasingly chaotic world. With its deadpan humor and incisive commentary, "Worry" promises to be a compelling and thought-provoking read from a bold new voice in contemporary fiction.