539 Tender Is the Night by F Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome)

The hosts explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, Tender Is the Night, comparing it to The Great Gatsby. They discuss his complicated marriage with Zelda and how it influenced his writing. The overwhelming nature of the doctor-patient relationship in the novel is explored, along with the portrayal of doomed lives and worlds. The themes, characters, and reception of 'Tender is the Night' are discussed, including the allure of freedom and the complexity of love and class. Rosemary's character development and the significance of Nicole are analyzed, and Fitzgerald's drinking habits are defended.