Amber Tamblyn, "Any Man"

Amber Tamblyn discusses her novel, "Any Man", at Politics and Prose on 8/2/18.

An outspoken critic of today’s rape culture, Tamblyn wrote in a recent Glamour column that women can change the way women are talked about and treated. In her phenomenal debut novel, the actress, activist, and poet does just that. The book is told from the perspectives of the different men who have been attacked by an elusive female serial rapist named Maude. The police have few clues, the media have a stalled story, and both vent their frustration by questioning the victims’ accounts. Eventually, worn down by the doubt, shame, and public exposure, Maude’s victims unite and begin to heal by speaking out.

Amber Tamblyn is an author, actress and director. She's been nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award for her work in television and film. She is the author of three books of poetry including the critically acclaimed best seller, Dark Sparkler.

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