I don't view my memory as accurate or static - and, in autobiographical fiction, my focus is still on creating an effect, not on documenting reality - so 'autobiographical,' to me, is closer in meaning to 'fiction' than 'autobiography.'
Tao Lin reflects on the fluidity of memory and the nature of autobiographical fiction, emphasizing that creative storytelling often prioritizes effect over factual accuracy. This perspective challenges traditional notions of autobiography as a precise record of life, highlighting the artistic interpretive process involved in storytelling. It invites readers to reconsider the boundaries between fact and fiction, appreciating narratives for their emotional and aesthetic impact rather than historical exactness.
