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Kevin Barry Reads “Finistère”

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

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Nostalgia and Connection Woes on a Ferry Journey

A man reflects on nostalgia and memories of the 1980s during a ferry ride in early September, seeking solace with a glass of red wine. Despite trying to distract himself with a novel, he engages in a conversation with a frustrated young girl about contemporary issues and struggles.

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