Content warning: In this episode we discuss themes from The Names by Florence Knapp, including domestic violence, coercive control and abuse. If these topics might be difficult for you, please take care and feel free to skip this one - we’ll catch up with you in the next episode.”
00:00 Intro
01:04 Plot Points
01:27:00 Read Receipts
01:41:00 Outro
Book written by Florence Knapp
Blurb from Goodreads
The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life?
In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register the birth of her son. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but a controlling presence at home, intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates....
Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of their lives, shaped by Cora's last-minute choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities for autonomy and healing.
Through a prism of what-ifs, Florence Knapp invites us to consider the "one ... precious life" we are given. Full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family and love's endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store.
**SPOILER ALERT** We do get into the nitty gritty of the story. Keep that in mind whilst listening. Enjoyyyyyy
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