On this episode, Shari and Rhea discuss lots of “big picture” topics they are recognizing as they read: deep dives into character comparisons between David Copperfield and Demon Copperhead; recurring imagery and how theses things are telling a story behind the story; developing themes; and… why we even bother to spend the time reading and writing stories at all. Oh, and a long and winding discussion on character foils! It’s getting real, dear listener!

In our final episode of David Copperfield, we’ll be reading to the end. Look for this episode to drop June 11th.

Also, looking ahead to our next reads:

Summertime Reads:

* North Woods by Daniel Mason

* Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

Back to School YA Slam:

* The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt

* Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayari

* You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

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