The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch
A late-night book discussion dives into Iris Murdoch’s Booker Prize–winning literary fiction, tracing playwright Charles Arrowby’s seaside retreat as memoir turns into obsession. Expect character-driven conversation in a casual pizza spot setting.
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