“The Knowing is a pacy novel. Ryan has great control over the rhythm and momentum of the short chapters through which it progresses, which makes the ever-increasing pressure on Camille all the more palpable … The Knowing is a visceral and sensual novel that is very much concerned with what it means to be a body in the world, and the ways in which we might attend to its pleasures and demands. It is deliciously funny—mostly because of Camille’s sharp, wry wit, which is always tempered by her slight awkwardness—and deeply empathetic. A distinctive, assured work.”

“The vignette-style chapters address timely topics such as capitalism, feminism, burnout, addiction, work culture, relationships, and women’s bodily autonomy … offering a thought-provoking exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of modern life.”