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Overdue

Ep 606 - Where Are The Children? by Mary Higgins Clark

Aug 28, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the life and career of Mary Higgins Clark, a popular writer of suspense novels. They also explore the absence of moral complexity in a thriller novel being discussed. The chapter highlights various characters and their connections in the book, as well as the protagonist's heroic mission to save her children. They also discuss the effectiveness of character sketches and pacing in creating suspense. In addition, they talk about commercials, phone companies, the band Weezer, and the film Popeye. Finally, they discuss their upcoming bonus episode on 'Moneyball' and reflect on their podcasting skills.
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Quick takeaways

  • The protagonist, Nancy, is revealed to be innocent of the murders she was accused of.
  • The book explores the dynamics between characters and the genre conventions of 1970s suspense thrillers.

Deep dives

Courtney Parrish kidnaps Nancy's children

Courtney Parrish, a creeper living in Cape Cod, kidnaps Nancy's two children and takes them to his apartment.

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