Working: A Crime Novel That Reinvents the Crime Novel
b'This week, Isaac talks to author and returning guest Jonathan Lethem! In the interview, Jonathan discusses his brand new book, Brooklyn Crime Novel, which revisits themes and settings that Jonathan engaged with in his previous works, Fortress of Solitude and Motherless Brooklyn. This time, Jonathan uses unusual storytelling tactics\\u2013like characters without names and chapters that vary wildly in length\\u2013to rediscover the Brooklyn of his youth.\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nAfter the interview, Isaac and co-host June Thomas talk about why great artists often return to the same material over and over.\\xa0\\n\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jonathan explains how he mapped out Brooklyn Crime Novel\\u2019s unusual structure.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\n\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'