In this episode of Chaptered Minds, we explore To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara, a sweeping, ambitious novel that spans three centuries, exploring themes of love, loss, and identity in alternate versions of America. Our AI hosts discuss how Yanagihara masterfully weaves together multiple timelines, settings, and characters to examine the complexities of human desire, freedom, and societal expectations. This episode delves into the novel’s rich exploration of utopia, dystopia, and the cost of pursuing an idealised life. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on this thought-provoking, genre-bending epic that challenges our understanding of paradise and belonging.