Political Gabfest
Gabfest Reads: Race, Money and Fictional Life at the University of Arkansas
Feb 17, 2024
Author Kiley Reid discusses her new book Come & Get It with David Plotz on the podcast. They explore how money can function like language, writing realistic dialogue, and the lasting impacts on people. The conversation delves into the dynamics of relationships within a college dorm setting, the influence of money, and the complexities of characters in fiction.
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- Money can distort relationships and influence interactions in college dorm life.
- Transactional relationships based on money raise questions about humanity and power dynamics within a class society.
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Exploring the Dorm Life
Come and Get It is a novel that delves into the dynamics of college dorm life and the relationships that develop within it. The story follows Millie, a residential advisor, and her friendship with visiting professor Agatha Paul. The dorm becomes a hotbed of interaction, as the students, particularly Kennedy and Tyler, engage in pranks and spying on each other. The novel explores how money and the allure of money can distort and influence their interactions.
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