About this episode

Kyler Bingham interviews author Sam Farhi about his novel The Sapsuckers, exploring themes of storytelling and character development.

My next guest on Salt Lake Dirt is Sam Farhi , author of the novel The Sapsuckers . The book centers on two brothers, Pete and Rem, and the eerie, unsettling fallout that follows Rem's mysterious death. Rather than a straightforward mystery, Farhi pieces the narrative together through a non-linear timeline, utilizing diary entries, transcripts, and shifting perspectives that examine how we consume stories. It is an intricate, atmospheric read that captures the complicated truth of human contradictions. Our conversation digs into the years of drafting that shaped the novel, including how Farhi wrote the dialogue aloud to find the distinct voices of his characters. We also discuss his brilliant cover art collaboration with his twin brother, his history with film, and the tactile joy of discovering literature without an algorithm. Highly recommended! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: Purchase The Sapsuckers Sam's Website

People in this episode

Host: Kyler Bingham

Guest: Sam Farhi

Topics covered

• novel writing
• non-linear storytelling
• character development
• literature
• dialogue
• cover art
• brotherhood

Keywords

• Sam Farhi
• The Sapsuckers
• novel
• storytelling
• dialogue
• cover art
• literature
• brothers

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Books & works: The Sapsuckers

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