James, by Percival Everett and Glenfiddich 12, Part 1

Michael and Ethan discuss James, by Percival Everett, while drinking Glenfiddich 12.In this episode:Yanking the timeline 30 years into the futureIt’s really hard to make a bookJames’ style is either noirish, or journalistic, or bothWe do give away the one real spoiler in the bookPrognosticating Twain’s reactions, ahistoricallyMake sure to take Michael’s many manifold meaningsExcellent Electic Lit interview with Percival EverettThe goosebumpiest part of the novelThe Cross and the Lynching Tree, by James H. ConeNext time Michael and Ethan will continue to discuss James, by Percival Everett! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)