Novelist Rumaan Alam - on Wealth, Power, and Entitlement
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Art, Adaptation, and Entitlement
This chapter examines the connections between the novel 'Leave the World Behind' and the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how themes of confinement resonated with readers. It reflects on the film adaptation of the novel, expressing appreciation for its emotional impact and discussing the challenges of adapting literature for the screen. Furthermore, the chapter introduces a new work titled 'Entitlement,' exploring themes of wealth, identity, and the psychological effects of financial disparity through the lens of a woman navigating her career in New York City.
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