Robin Hemley on the Faux Memoir

A good read on the phenomenon of fake memoirs… not just recently, but throughout history.
CRITICAL MASS: Guest Post: Robin Hemley on the Faux Memoir:

I suggest we apply a new litmus test to the works of “memoir” we read. If the fact that this story really happened is the only thing that recommends it, then let’s not bother. If, as fiction, it suddenly collapses, what does that say of our interest in the book?

Good idea. There goes my idea for a crappily written fake memoir (because my true story would be wildly boring).

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