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S3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri

S3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri

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In this episode, we discuss Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri, joined by the author herself. It’s a powerful story of motherhood, identity, and the phantom life that lingers in the background. We unpack the choices, struggles, and regrets that make Leah O’Connor’s journey unforgettable.

Links

  • Official author website: (https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/)
  • Book on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea)
  • Jessica Guerrieri on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50861087.Jessica_Guerrieri)

Chapters

  • (01:23) - Why Krsity picked this book
  • (04:05) - Book summary (clean)
  • (05:29) - SPOILER ALERT
  • (05:45) - Kristy's review
  • (07:09) - Jon's review
  • (08:30) - A metaphorical title
  • (10:16) - A phantom life
  • (15:04) - Sympathetic or infuriating
  • (18:07) - Reliable or unreliable
  • (20:38) - Shaping a sense of self
  • (23:23) - Leah’s relationships
  • (27:26) - Paving another path
  • (30:24) - Making different choices
  • (32:53) - Failures or societal pressures
  • (35:03) - More from the ending?
  • (39:39) - Interview with Jessica
  • (01:08:49) - Final thoughts
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