Sheila Heti's 'How Should a Person Be?' is a genre-defying narrative merging fiction with autobiography in an existential exploration of the self. The story follows Sheila, a playwright struggling with her craft and the unsettling realities of her marriage. As she delves into a profound friendship with Margaux, a freethinking artist, Sheila confronts the enigma of personal identity and artistic expression. Through real emails, conversations, and fictional elements, Heti weaves a compelling tale examining the perplexities of existence, the nature of art, and the raw intricacies of female friendship. Set against the backdrop of a questioning modern age, this novel is an audacious and witty analysis of aspiring to a meaningful life.