The Group

by Mary McCarthy

First published 1968

Eight brilliant Vassar graduates step into the fast-paced world of 1930s Manhattan, chasing their dreams and searching for love. Bound by their shared history, this tight-knit group navigates the challenges of forging independent lives - from sexual awakenings and unconventional marriages to thwarted ambitions and crushing heartbreak. As they dazzle at high-society parties and struggle in the workplace, these trailblazing women discover that the future isn't always what they expected, but may be exactly what they need.

Genres: fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers

Setting: Manhattan

Period: 1930s

487 pages · Hardcover · Harcourt

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