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Pam Polivka's avatar

I really enjoyed “Eiffel Towers.” I liked the vintage eyeglasses setting and the people the protagonist met along the way. Such good writing. It felt honest and real.

Annemarie Gallaugher's avatar

I really enjoyed the story, too. Such cool sunglasses. :) Was there an implication that the protagonist had been raped? That was how I made sense of it, anyway. It explained (to me) why she interacted with the other characters, the female characters at least, the way she did.

Pam Polivka's avatar

Maybe, but I didn’t think of that. I thought men were treating her and other women badly. She was giving away her power until she gave away those glasses. I wondered if the story was meant as a satire.

Annemarie Gallaugher's avatar

Yes, I think your idea is probably more reasonable. It was the reference to the Storytelling movie and Bonnie's response that had me wondering about the rape possibility.

Lanie Brewster Quinn's avatar

I loved Paula’s book, The Distance Home. It feels weird using just her first name. But it felt weirder adding her last. So, here we are.

Anyway, I’m excited to read this next book of hers.

Iam Beauchamp's avatar

Greetings all,

Back in Kiwiland out fundraising to get Saunders, P and G, roadshow down under. (Or self stateside.) Have $37.50 first night out storytelling busk as Billy the Bard, round a fire for passers by.

Wish me luck.

Arohanui (big love.)

Iam.

Lewis Parker's avatar

If anyone is in Cambridge UK there is going to be a talk in Jesus College where folk will be talking about Lincoln and the Bardo and some other important books. Too.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/intellectualforum/1848691/r/sarah

Art and authoritarianism: Resistant fiction in an age of post-truth is what’s being chewed on. George is on the menu.

Twanna LaTrice's avatar

Welcome back to Denver! As a Lighthouse Writers Workshop junkie I am looking forward to seeing you tonight and at the Book Project events this Saturday. You are both loved and respected here and there is great anticipation at your appearance. Enjoy Denver and enjoy us!

George Saunders's avatar

Nice meeting you today, Twanna - and your beautiful dogs.

Erica Minton Reid's avatar

I will be trekking to Golden! Counting the hours.

Laura x's avatar

George please come to London soon

Anne McCue's avatar

I am currently listening to the audiobook of Pastoralia - read by the maestro himself. Brilliant! :-)