James, by Percival Everett and Glenfiddich 12, Part 1
Description
Michael and Ethan discuss James, by Percival Everett, while drinking Glenfiddich 12.
In this episode:
Yanking the timeline 30 years into the future
It’s really hard to make a book
James’ style is either noirish, or journalistic, or both
We do give away the one real spoiler in the book
Prognosticating Twain’s reactions, ahistorically
Make sure to take Michael’s many manifold meanings
Excellent Electic Lit interview with Percival Everett
The goosebumpiest part of the novel
The Cross and the Lynching Tree, by James H. Cone
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"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.
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