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Never Let Me Go, Part 1

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Are you ready for Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguru, one of the novels that appears on everyone's list of the best of the 21st century (usually in 1st place, or at least in the top 10)? Our heroes dive in, providing much needed context on Ishiguru and the type of fiction that this is. Trying not to say too much here, spoilers definitely included in the episode.

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3 guys—a pastor, a scholar, and their gleeful provocateur—discuss the great books. We take God and literature seriously—but the second one not overly so.

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Never Let Me Go, Part 1

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