👉 Bodkin, a 2019 novel by American author Mary Karr, is a novel that explores the themes of identity and family. The story follows the lives of three sisters: Marjorie, who grew up in a small town in South Dakota; Elizabeth, an aspiring actress who travels to Los Angeles for a role; and Rose, a young woman who returns home from her first acting gig. The novel delves into the complex relationships between these characters as they navigate their individual