James, by Percival Everett and Glenfiddich 12, Part 1

Michael and Ethan discuss James, by Percival Everett, while drinking Glenfiddich 12.

In this episode:

• Yanking the timeline 30 years into the future

• It’s really hard to make a book

• James’ style is either noirish, or journalistic, or both

• We do give away the one real spoiler in the book

• Prognosticating Twain’s reactions, ahistorically

• Make sure to take Michael’s many manifold meanings

• Excellent Electic Lit interview with Percival Everett

• The goosebumpiest part of the novel

• The Cross and the Lynching Tree, by James H. Cone

Next time Michael and Ethan will continue to discuss James, by Percival Everett! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page.

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MUSIC & SFX:

"Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission.

"The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

"Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.

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