The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker cover image

Yiyun Li Reads “Wednesday’s Child”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

00:00

The Color Is Called Rose Gold

Rossley's mother had said on the phone a few months after Marcy's death. Rossley knew that her mother was only expressing what other people try not to, some less successfully than others. The lucky ones were still making a case for themselves with cautious or blind optimism. Some day you should reflect on the mistakes you made. Now maybe too soon.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app