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In 'Pete and Alice in Maine,' a marriage is tested during pandemic

NPR's Book of the Day

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Exploring Writing During a Pandemic and Seeking Empathy

The impact of writing the novel during a pandemic, leading to a deeper understanding of characters and a search for empathy. Exploring honesty about marriage, being a Gen X woman, and various relationships, and leaving the ending open-ended with feedback and speculation.

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