Rachel Cusk Tried to Caricature Natalie Portman. She Only Caricatured Herself.

Rachel Cusk released a novel that reviewers identified as depicting a character based on Natalie Portman. Cusk has previously written works that critics said contained recognizable portrayals of public figures, including her ex-husband and fellow writer Toby Litt. The novel generated discussion among readers and critics about the ethics of fiction based on real people.

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