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Madness Saves The Day For This Month!
A book about crazy people (who are actually pretty sane) saved this month from being a mediocre washout.
In March we covered 4 books on this channel. It was a mix of social commentary, fictional realism, complex narrative and a biography. The standout for me was 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' by Ken Kesey, a book about a mental hospital with a tyrannical nurse. I loved the concept of the 'Combine' and thought the author did a fantastic job in creating some unique and memorable characters.
I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!
Timeline:
(0:00) - Value For Value
(3:30) - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Ken Kesey
(11:17) - Dubliners: James Joyce
(13:18) - The Green House: Mario Vargas Llosa
(15:19) - Steve Jobs: Walter Isaacson
(16:54) - Boostagram Lounge
(21:59) - YT Comments
(24:46) - April 2022
(26:46) - More V4V
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In March we covered 4 books on this channel. It was a mix of social commentary, fictional realism, complex narrative and a biography. The standout for me was 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' by Ken Kesey, a book about a mental hospital with a tyrannical nurse. I loved the concept of the 'Combine' and thought the author did a fantastic job in creating some unique and memorable characters.
I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!
Timeline:
(0:00) - Value For Value
(3:30) - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Ken Kesey
(11:17) - Dubliners: James Joyce
(13:18) - The Green House: Mario Vargas Llosa
(15:19) - Steve Jobs: Walter Isaacson
(16:54) - Boostagram Lounge
(21:59) - YT Comments
(24:46) - April 2022
(26:46) - More V4V
Connect with Mere Mortals:
Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeJAd1B8Kjk
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