NPR's Book of the Day cover image

In 'The Guest,' a sex worker wreaks havoc on the glitzy social scene at the Hamptons

NPR's Book of the Day

00:00

The Outsider's Viewpoint

It's very clear from the very beginning that she's an outsider. She finds herself in the swimming pool with another man. So how does this massive party fell that goes against everything that she's been trying to do which is maintain this performance? What intrigue do you and your client about writing from the outside looking in? I think it's a viewpoint that I'm always drawn to as a writer.

Play episode from 03:46
Transcript

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