In this engaging discussion, Sarah Lyall, a writer for The New York Times, and Leah Greenblatt, an editor at the Book Review, dive into Ian McEwan's intriguing new novel, "What We Can Know." They explore its complex structure, touching on themes of memory, knowledge, and the search for a lost poem in a climate-devastated future. The duo debates the narrative shifts and the emotional weight of characters’ pasts, while also comparing McEwan's latest to his celebrated works. Their insights reveal why this novel resonates deeply with contemporary readers.
