About this episode
Sarah Bernstein discusses her Booker-shortlisted novel, Study For Obedience, and its themes with a Bookclub audience.
The Canadian writer Sarah Bernstein speaks to a Bookclub audience about her Booker-shortlisted 2023 novel, Study For Obedience. Published by Granta, the story follows an unnamed protagonist who is moved to a remote northern country to be a housekeeper for her brother, but as soon as she arrives a series of unfortunate events occur. The novel won the Giller prize in 2023. Producer: Dominic Howell Editor: Gillian Wheelan This was a BBC Audio Scotland production.
People in this episode
Guest: Sarah Bernstein
Topics covered
- Canadian literature
- Booker Prize
- novel discussion
- author interview
- literary awards
Keywords
- Sarah Bernstein
- Study For Obedience
- Booker Prize
- Giller prize
- Granta
- Canadian writer
- literature
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Granta
Books & works: Study For Obedience
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