The Burning Girl

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The Burning Girl by Claire Messud is a coming-of-age novel narrated by Julia, reflecting on her intense friendship with Cassie and the events that led to its dissolution during their adolescence in the small town of Royston, Massachusetts. As the girls drift apart, a dark family tragedy befalls Cassie, culminating in her disappearance. The story explores themes of the evolving nature of female friendships, the complex psychology of adolescence, and the unreliable nature of memory and self-perception.