In the Gabfest Reads series, Alison Bechdel discusses her book 'Spent', which transitions from a planned memoir on money and capitalism to an auto-fiction narrative. Initially intended to delve into economic themes, Bechdel faced daunting research challenges, prompting a creative pivot. The novel features a doppelganger character named Alison McDowell, mirroring Bechdel's experiences but with a twist on her personality and life circumstances. This approach allows for humor and insightful commentary on the failures of contemporary capitalist society.
Bechdel explores the struggles of writing in a capitalist world through an auto-fiction narrative featuring a character based on herself, facing financial complexities.
Alison Bechdel reflects on the evolution of her project from memoir to auto-fiction, emphasizing the challenges and insights of navigating economic themes in literature.
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