In our last episode before our summer hiatus, Neha and Shruti zoom out to look at the big picture. We discuss some broader themes that crop up in all of the books, including the city vs. the country, movement, safety, and hope. We also talk about the theme of season one, The American Dream - where it came from, how it has evolved, and how it may represent something new for the 21st century.
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Books mentioned:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
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