Aisling Rawle

Aisling Rawle, author of 'The Compound,' navigates the murky waters of reality TV as a semi-dystopian experience. She shares insights on how shows like Love Island influenced her writing and how contestants in her novel grapple with societal norms and superficial hierarchies. The discussion highlights themes of beauty, identity, and agency, particularly through a character named Lily, who cleverly outmaneuvers her challengers in an environment that often prioritizes looks over substance.