Although the title may be misleading, "The Book of Goose" is an ingenious portrayal of obsession within a female friendship. In the post-World War II France countryside, Agnes and Fabienne are more than just best friends: their bond almost morphs them into a single-self, creepily enough. When Fabienne convinces Agnes to transcribe her eccentric story into a novelization, the book is published. This action leads to the girl's separation, as Agnes is sent to an English finishing school. As the two girls communicate through letters, Fabienne's control over Agnes starts to become obsessive, as her illustrious imagination takes hold. Drawing similarities from the film "Heavenly Creatures," Yiyun Li's novel makes readers question: how much attention is too much within adolescent friendships?