Social Creature Summary
Tara Isabella Burton

Social Creature Overview

Tara Isabella Burton's novel Social Creature is a dark thriller which takes place in modern-day New York City. It tells the story of Louise Wilson and Lavinia Williams, two young women in their twenties who come from vastly different backgrounds. Lavinia draws Louise into her extravagant world of parties, drugs, and decadence until tragedy strikes and Louise must navigate the consequences. The novel is told from Louise's point of view by a third-person narrator. The novel explores themes of gender, class, social media, and toxic friendships.