The Leonard Lopate Show: Far North

Far North

Marcel Theroux talks about his latest novel Far North. It is a 2009 National Book Award Finalist, and tells the story of one man’s quest through an arctic landscape, from humanity’s origins to its possible end.

Guests:

Marcel Theroux

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Hugh Sansom from Brooklyn NY

The Road is far from the only post-apocalyptic novel that has commanded respect and that might have influenced Far North.

Oryx and Crake, by Margaret Atwood.
Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban.

A whole genre of British fiction from the 60s and 70s.

Nov. 17 2009 01:20 PM

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