Piglet (novel)

Piglet is a 2001 novel by British author Lottie Moggach. The story centers around Dorothy "Piglet" Forbes, a Cambridge graduate working in a London art gallery. The novel explores themes of isolation, loneliness, obsession, and the complexities of modern relationships.

Piglet is portrayed as an intelligent but socially awkward and emotionally repressed woman. She becomes fixated on Duncan, a charming and seemingly unattainable artist, which leads her down a path of self-destructive behavior. Her intense infatuation and inability to form healthy connections drive much of the narrative.

The novel is narrated in the first person from Piglet's perspective, offering a deeply intimate and often unreliable view of events. Moggach utilizes Piglet's voice to explore the internal landscape of a character grappling with insecurities and a yearning for connection.

The book received generally positive reviews upon release, with critics praising Moggach's evocative prose and insightful portrayal of contemporary anxieties.