Maxine
Americannoun
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Maxine Groffsky, one of the readers at Random House, plucked McCarthy’s pages from the slush pile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Maxine is, after all, also an artist, trying to preserve her relationship with her children while going through a divorce, contemplating just how honest to be as she works through her mind’s frenzied state.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
This leaves Jolie as the movie’s magnetic center, with Maxine drifting through despair as she ponders what to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Nature lover Maxine Allinson was walking on Tenby South beach on Tuesday when she spotted a by-the-wind sailor for the first time.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Gospel. Let's go find Kelly. I promised we'd look after Maxine for a bit.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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