Princeton Alumni Weekly Podcasts PAW Book Club: ‘Sweet Fury’ by Sash Bischoff ’09
Apr 21, 2025
Sash Bischoff, a Princeton alumna from the class of 2009, is a debut novelist and director who dives into her novel, Sweet Fury, a feminist twist on Fitzgerald's classic. In the conversation, she reveals the journey from acting to writing and unpacks the complexities of her characters, Lila and Jonah, highlighting their flawed humanity. The podcast explores Princeton's cultural portrait, the impact of the Me Too movement, and the nuances of consent, all while teasing personal aspirations for her next literary adventure.
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From Actor to Novelist
- Sash Bischoff was a professional actor and director before becoming a novelist.
- The pandemic shutdown led her to focus on writing, choosing to write "Sweet Fury" after pitching multiple ideas to her agent.
Structures Highlight Subjective Truth
- The novel's structure mimics life's complexity by presenting multiple subjective perspectives.
- Using therapy notes and journal entries forces readers to piece together ambiguous truths actively.
Characters Live in Gray Areas
- There are no true heroes or villains in "Sweet Fury," only flawed humans.
- This ambiguity mirrors real life and adds complexity to the Me Too themes explored.
