6min chapter

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Novels by Sigrid Nunez and Michael Cunningham tackle the pandemic

NPR's Book of the Day

CHAPTER

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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