Gabfest Reads | Look What You Made Me Do
Summary
On GabFest Reads, host David Plotz interviews author John Lanchester about his new novel, *Look What You Made Me Do*. They discuss the book’s dual narrators, a revenge plot driven by intergenerational resentment, and the power dynamics of storytelling. Lanchester also shares insights on his writing process, his fascination with finance, and recent literary recommendations.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: McDonald's and BetterHelp
Introduction of John Lanchester and his new novel
Origin of the title 'Look What You Made Me Do'
Plot summary: Kate, Phoebe, and the hit show 'Cheating'
Themes of revenge, victimhood, and narrative control
Genre debate: Psychological thriller vs. black comedy
Digital age, stalking, and online obsession
Character analysis: Kate's niceness and Phoebe's difficulty
Phoebe Waller-Bridge comparison and naming choices
Sponsors: Ground News, Quince, and Upwork
The Yotam Ottolenghi cooking rant at a dinner party
Writing about social life and London as a setting
Writing about money, finance, and the banking world
Book recommendations: Perfection, Drayton & Mackenzie, Eurotrash
Outro and sponsors: CPAC's Academy and HeyGen
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