EPISODE · Apr 16, 2021 · 24 MIN
A Bright Ray of Darkness
from Red Fern Book Review by Amy Tyler · host Amy Mair
Send us Fan MailAmy's husband Geoff drops by the podcast to discuss two contemporary novels or should we call them memoirs? You be the judge. The Topeka School by Ben Lerner is a literary novel based on the author's own experience growing up in Topeka, Kansas. This complex and satisfying story jumps time periods, tenses and narrators to look at the importance of language and what it means to a white, American male growing up in the late 1990s. A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke is a page turner that examines the cult of celebrity and the inner workings of the theatre. Amy professes her love for the musical ensemble Brooklyn Duo and NPR meets true crime podcast Criminal.Books discussed:The Topeka School by Ben LernerA Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan HawkeOther resources:Brooklyn Duo, musical ensembleCriminal podcast with Phoebe Judgefavourite episodes:Episode #15 He's NeutralEpisode #84 MasterpieceMaudie, 2016 movie with Ethan Hawke available on Amazon PrimeFollow Red Fern Book Review:Website and to leave a voicemail: https://www.redfernbookreview.comInstagram: @redfernbookreviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redfernbookreview/Newsletter: https://www.redfernbookreview.com/newsletter
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Send us Fan Mail Amy's husband Geoff drops by the podcast to discuss two contemporary novels or should we call them memoirs? You be the judge. The Topeka School by Ben Lerner is a literary novel based on the author's own experience growing up in Topeka, Kansas. This complex and satisfying story jumps time periods, tenses and narrators to look at the importance of language and what it means to a white, American male growing up in the late 1990s. A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Ha...
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