Jeanine Cummins on her explosive new novel, American Dirt

Update: 2020-01-22

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The novelist explains her sudden decision to write her controversial thriller, and we hail TS Eliot prize winner Roger Robinson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

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Jeanine Cummins on her explosive new novel, American Dirt

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Jeanine Cummins on her explosive new novel, American Dirt

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Jeanine Cummins on her explosive new novel, American Dirt