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The Girls by Emma Cline is a contemporary literary fiction novel that delves into the life of Evie, an adult recalling her adolescence in 1969 when she became enchanted with a bohemian group led by the charismatic yet toxic Russell. Evie's desperation for belonging leads her into dangerous situations and a crushing entanglement with Suzanne, a magnetic female figure in the group. The novel explores themes of girlhood, societal manipulation, and the dark allure of cults. The narrative contains multiple references to sexual abuse and coercion.