Adult Book Club Episode 64: We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra
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Welcome to the 64th Episode of the ABC Pod the Adult Book Club where we drink and we read things. This episode features We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra. Discussion of the book starts at the 14th minute. Spoilers are between the 1-hour and 1:54 minute marks. We touch on the multiple issues we had while reading this book, specifically with the set up and execution of telling the story through letters between the two characters; as well as some of the events and actions that happen throughout their relationship. We finish with our usual segments and touch on pen pals that we’ve had in the past. Enjoy!
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