Exploring Novels: 'The Island of Missing Trees' and 'We Need New Names'

This chapter of the podcast episode discusses two novels, 'The Island of Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak and 'We Need New Names' by No Violet Bulawayo. The speakers delve into the themes, characters, and writing styles of both books, highlighting the political realities portrayed and the inventive use of language. They also discuss the historical context of Zimbabwe and the satirical critique of American society in 'We Need New Names'.