Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan is a metafictional novel that blurs the boundary between fact and imagination. The narrative follows two women who meet by chance and form an intense friendship, only to discover that one of them has fictionalized their shared history without consent. De Vigan explores themes of trust, narrative authority, and the ways stories reshape reality.

The novel examines how personal narratives can be weaponized or distorted, and what happens when the subject of a story discovers they have been portrayed in ways they never authorized. Through alternating perspectives, de Vigan reveals the complexity of human relationships and the price of visibility. The work has resonated with readers internationally for its psychological depth and unflinching examination of how we construct identity through storytelling.

Originally published in French as D'après une histoire vraie, this translation captures the novel's tension and intimacy. It appeals to readers interested in literary fiction that questions the nature of truth and the ethics of representation.

• Genre: Literary Fiction
• Originally published in French; English translation available
• Themes: Identity, friendship, narrative manipulation, trust
• Page count and format vary by edition

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