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

Writing and publication

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

Reception

According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received mostly reviews the site characterized as "Rave" and "Positive".

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, 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". Garner also praised the book as a worthwhile follow-up to Lacey's first novel, ''

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''. In a starred review,

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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."

Adaptation

'' Deadline'' reported in November 2022 that the novel would be adapted into a television series for channel FX. 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.

References

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