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A Good Read: India Knight and Emma Dabiri

Nov 14, 2023
India Knight, journalist, and Emma Dabiri, writer, discuss their favorite books. They explore themes like dysfunctional family dynamics, Irish masculinity, complex relationships, and the impact of secrecy in family relationships.
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  • 'The Tap Dancer' explores English eccentricity and dysfunctional communication within the English culture.
  • 'So Late in the Day' delves into Irish masculinity, conditioning, jealousy, and breaking free from societal norms.

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The Tap Dancer by Andrew Barrow

India Knight recommends 'The Tap Dancer' by Andrew Barrow, a novel that explores English eccentricity and darkness in a hilarious and weird way. The story revolves around a family, narrated by one member, and delves into the challenges of emotional inarticulation and dysfunctional communication within the English culture.

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