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97. The Remains of the Day

The Book Club Review

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Exploring Friendship and Regret in Literary Recommendations

This chapter features a discussion of Ian McEwan's novella 'Amsterdam', framed as a farcical take on friendship and rivalry while addressing themes of regret and competition for love. The speakers also compare it with Paul Scott's 'Staying On', highlighting reflections on life in post-colonial India and the intricacies of love amid societal changes.

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