The Book Show | Gary Shteyngart - Vera, Or Faith

July 22, 2025 00:27:27
The Book Show | Gary Shteyngart - Vera, Or Faith
The Book Show
The Book Show | Gary Shteyngart - Vera, Or Faith

Jul 22 2025 | 00:27:27

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Show Notes

Gary Shteyngart’s latest novel, “Vera, or Faith,” is set in a near-future America wrestling with authoritarian politics and cultural anxiety. The story is told through the eyes of 10-year-old Vera - a sharp, observant child navigating a fractured family and a society teetering on the edge.

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