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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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The book is shocking, disturbing, entertaining, and unbelievably thought provoking all at once - no wonder Stanley Kubrick decided to turn the book into a movie (which is a must-watch classic in its own right). It's also an unforgettable masterwork of language, as the narrator, Alex, and his droogs speak in slang that is somehow entirely novel and comprehensible at the same time.
As always, no spoilers until the end when we get into the full plot explanation and discussion.
This episode is sponsored by I Am Machine by Lex Van Der Ploeg, which is available in print or kindle edition here.
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Similar books we recommend:
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
- 1984 by George Orwell
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