NPR's Book of the Day cover image

Booker Prize winner 'Prophet Song' is a dystopian tale of Irish authoritarianism

NPR's Book of the Day

00:00

Reflections on Winning the Booker Prize and the Importance of Silence

The speaker reflects on their experience post-winning the Booker Prize, discussing the pressure, burnout, and responsibility that comes with it. They emphasize the importance of silence and introspection amidst overwhelming attention, and briefly mention Paul Lynch's new novel, 'Profitson.'

Play episode from 07:12
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