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Jeselnik Book Club: 'The Glass Hotel' Book Review + Q&A
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Jeselnik Book Club reviews 'The Glass Hotel' by Emily St. John Mandel. We break down the book’s nonlinear story and answer mailbag questions ranging from “Have you ever refused to acknowledge someone from your past?” to “What do you think of authors killing heroes?” (00:00) - Intro (00:39) - Why I joined The Ringer (11:17) - Plot recap (47:40) - How do you try without appearing to try? (48:25) - Rank the Emily St. John Mandel books (49:49) - What's the closest you've been to a Ponzi scheme? (51:00) - Thoughts on the St. John Mandel connected universe? (52:30) - Did Vincent intend to drown, or was it an accident? (53:40) - What song captures the essence of the hotel? (55:54) - How do you…