A review by maralyons
The Fixed Stars by Molly Wizenberg

4.0

The Fixed Stars by Molly Wizenberg is a thought-provoking memoir about the author’s decision to turn her marriage upside down. At the beginning, Wizenberg is a seemingly content wife, mother, writer, and co-owner of several successful Seattle restaurants. A chance interaction with a woman who greatly intrigues her causes her to question everything in her life. She embarks on a personal journey, and with her husband’s approval, begins dating women outside her marriage. The memoir is largely made up of her ruminations and what has been said by others about marriage, relationships, and sexual orientation. The segues can be a little awkward, but Wizenberg covers a myriad of topics. Some including: marriage, motherhood, sexual fluidity, sexual orientation, guilt, selfishness/selflessness, gender, privilege, etc. Her journey is very relatable and it caused me to ponder my own life, marriage, children, and decisions we’ve made as a couple. Overall, a very interesting memoir on marriage and Wizenberg’s personal journey.

Thank you Abrams and NetGalley for providing this ARC.