The Answers (Lacey novel)

For the 1951 novel by Ernst von Salomon, see The Questionnaire (Salomon novel).
The Answers
AuthorCatherine Lacey
LanguageEnglish
PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date
2017

The Answers is a 2017 novel by American writer Catherine Lacey published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.


Writing and publication

The novel emerged from a combination of two short stories.[1] The character Kurt Sky was not inspired by a particular actor.[2]

Reception

According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received mostly reviews the site characterized as "Rave" and "Positive".[3] Dwight Garner, in a review published by The New York Times, praised the novel as a book of "intellect and amplitude that deepens as it moves forward".[4] Garner also praised the book as a worthwhile follow-up to Lacey's first novel, Nobody Is Ever Missing.[4] In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews said "with otherworldly precision and subtle wit, Lacey creates a gently surreal dreamscape that’s both intoxicating and profound. A singular novel; as unexpected as it is rich."[5]

Adaptation

Deadline reported in November 2022 that the novel would be adapted into a television series for channel FX.[6] In November 2022, David Corenswet was reported tapped to star as the male lead in the pilot, with deadline describing his character 'Christopher Skye' as an charismatic but troubled movie star involved in an enigmatic, futuristic dating experiment.[7]

References

  1. ^ O'Grady, Megan (1 June 2017). "This Summer's Must-Read Takes Dystopian Dating to a Whole New Level". Vogue. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. ^ Rappis, Sydney (7 June 2017). "Catherine Lacey's Novel Experiments". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  3. ^ "The Answers". Book Marks. Literary Hub. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b Garner, Dwight (30 May 2017). "'The Answers' Runs Down the Rabbit Hole of Love". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  5. ^ "The Answers". Kirkus Reviews. March 20, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  6. ^ White, Peter (3 November 2022). "Kit Steinkellner, Danny Strong & Darren Aronofsky Score Pilot Order At FX For 'The Answers' Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-11-29). "David Corenswet To Star In FX Pilot 'The Answers' From Kit Steinkellner, Danny Strong & Darren Aronofsky". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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