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Savage aperçus: Fake Accounts, by Lauren Oyler, reviewed

The scathing critic finally produces a novel of her own, centring on truth, lies and internet secrets — and, like many hotly anticipated debuts, it is only OK

Lauren Oyler. Credit: Pete Voelker 
issue 27 February 2021
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    Lauren Oyler

    4th Estate, pp. 272, £12

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