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Two novels depict young men understanding themselves and the danger around them
Two novels depict young men understanding themselves and the danger around them
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Today's episode features two novels with two very different protagonists, though their journeys might have more in common than appears at first glance. First, Stephen Buoro discusses The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa with NPR's Camila Domonoske, which follows a young Nigerian man's obsession with whiteness. Then, NPR's Scott Simon asks Max Porter about Shy, a short novel depicting a British teen's escape from his boarding school for troubled kids.
Released:
May 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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