Ep. 4: Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder (Part 1 of 2)
Butter: A Novel x Part 1
A note about this episode: We had some recording issues that impacted the audio quality. Editor Ashby worked her magic, and the issue is barely noticeable; however, if there are little moments that sound strange, that’s why!
This week, Ashby and Coco crack open the novel Butter by Asako Yuzuki, brilliantly translated by Polly Barton. They dive into themes of feminism, friendship, conformity, and so much more.
They highly recommend this nuanced page-turner, while also noting that this book – and discussion – may not be for everyone. Feel free to skip this one if…
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