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Novels by Sigrid Nunez and Michael Cunningham tackle the pandemic

NPR's Book of the Day

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Exploring the Effects of the Pandemic and Complex Relationships

In this chapter, they interview Michael Cunningham, the author of a new novel that explores the effects of the pandemic on a group of family and friends. They discuss how the pandemic influenced Cunningham's decision to write the novel and the challenges of capturing the human experience in a time of crisis. The chapter delves into the complexities of relationships within a Brooklyn family, exploring themes of idealism, unrequited love, and the challenges of navigating complicated relationships.

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