In 'Unbecoming' by Rebecca Scherm, a young woman named Grace grapples with her past and the identity she has constructed. As she navigates a complex web of deception and desire, her life spirals into a world of crime and intrigue. The tension escalates when her history threatens to unravel her carefully curated facade. With gripping prose, Scherm delves into themes of self-discovery, morality, and the masks we wear. Will Grace embrace her true self, or will her past choices lead her to an unavoidable reckoning?
By Rebecca Scherm
Published: 2015
""In a world where we can be anything, we often find ourselves lost in the façade we create. The journey to unbecome is where our true selves await, hidden beneath layers of expectation and deceit.""
After a heist she planned lands two men she loves in prison, a woman flees Paris and assumes a new identity, furtively checking news from her hometown as her web of deception unravels.
Rebecca Scherm is an acclaimed American author known for her immersive storytelling and intricate character development. Her notable works include 'Unbecoming,' a novel that explores themes of identity and deception, and 'Fiction and Other Stories,' which showcases her deftness in crafting compelling narratives. Scherm's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth and lyrical prose, often delving into the complexities of human relationships and the moral ambiguities of her characters.
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“"In a world where we can be anything, we often find ourselves lost in the façade we create. The journey to unbecome is where our true selves await, hidden beneath layers of expectation and deceit."”
Unbecoming
By Rebecca Scherm
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