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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The post-birthday world
Book • 2007
In *The Post-Birthday World*, Lionel Shriver crafts a narrative that splits into two parallel universes based on a single decision made by the protagonist, Irina McGovern.
The novel delves into themes of love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, as Irina navigates her life with either her steady partner or a charismatic snooker player.
This structure allows Shriver to explore the implications of whom we choose to love and the consequences that follow.
The novel delves into themes of love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, as Irina navigates her life with either her steady partner or a charismatic snooker player.
This structure allows Shriver to explore the implications of whom we choose to love and the consequences that follow.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Michael Shermer
Lionel Shriver
Lionel Shriver on Immigration, Religion, and the Decline of the West
Mentioned by 
Lionel Shriver
Spectator Out Loud: Gavin Mortimer, Colin Freeman, Lawrence Osborne, Lionel Shriver and Anthony Cummins
Mentioned by the narrator as an example of Shriver's exploration of characters practicing 'mental kindness' and relationship choices.
The Novel as Extended Op-Ed
Mentioned by the narrator as an example of Shriver's characters practicing 'mental kindness' and relationship-focused fiction.
The Novel as Extended Op-Ed
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Iona Italia
Lionel Shriver
Guests of the Nation
