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Symptomatic by Danzy Senna

Name: Symptomatic by Danzy Senna
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 1573222755
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Symptomatic by Danzy Senna

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Arriving in New York City for a prestigious media fellowship, a young biracial woman finds her quiet alienation manifesting into physical illness—and attracting the terrifying fixation of a colleague.

Expecting intellectual sanctuary, she instead discovers an insular academic world that misreads and categorizes her identity at every turn. As the tension of living between worlds begins to trigger mysterious somatic symptoms, she starts to question whether her body is reacting to deep psychological exhaustion or the subtle hostility of her surroundings. Her isolation deepens until an older female colleague with a strangely intense interest draws her into a claustrophobic friendship that quickly turns predatory. Blending academic noir with psychological thrillers with unreliable narrators, Danzy Senna’s Symptomatic is a haunting, slow-burn narrative exploring dark family secrets, racial ambiguity, and the dangerous cost of being seen by the wrong person.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Senna builds a suffocating, slow-drip psychological tension that mirrors the physical and emotional toll of living between identities. The sharp contrast between the polished academic environment and the protagonist's spiraling internal dread creates an unnerving, magnetic atmosphere. It delivers a hauntingly precise reading experience for anyone fascinated by quiet suspense, complex female dynamics, and stories of obsession.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Pages: 213

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 2004

ISBN: 9781573222754

Condition Note:

Dust jacket is present and in excellent condition, showing only a small rectangular sticker remnant on the top right front corner. Aside from this residue, the front and back of the jacket are free of chips, tears, or other damage.

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