Charlie and Emily Slapper (Everyone I Know Is Dying) discuss her phenomenal book that looks at a young woman spiralling from mental illness. This involves discussing romantic relationships when one is depressed, the affect of parents, the affect of society, and not using labels.
General references:
I spoke to Samantha Sotto Yambao in episode 122
Books mentioned by name or extensively:
Emily Slapper: Everyone I Know Is Dying
Sylvia Plath: The Bell Jar
Release details: recorded 16th April 2025; published 25th August 2025
Where to find Emily online: Instagram
Where to find Charlie online: Website || Twitter || Instagram || TikTok
Discussions
01:25 The inspiration, films that only scratched the surface
03:25 Emily's surprising answer to the question of what research she did
04:14 Talking of the nod to The Bell Jar
04:41 And to the question as to Emily's books in a drawer, and about Emily's original career plan
07:02 The first line and responses to Iris as a character
10:01 On not labelling Iris
11:10 The importance of writing fiction about mental illness
12:39 Including discussion on how society affects us
14:48 George and his role
18:00 Patrick and his role
20:24 The impact of Iris' parents and upbringing on her
24:44 Emily's choices as to the ending
28:30 How should we feel about Sara?
31:50 On privilege or the lack of it
33:05 Patrick's life beyond the book
34:58 The way Emily incorporates the passing of seasons
38:28 Emily's second book
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