Discussion on Vinson Cunningham's debut novel Great Expectations

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Discussion between Brittany Luse and Vinson Cunningham about his debut novel Great Expectations, a period piece following a young man working on an election campaign echoing Obama's 2008 run, exploring American politics as a religion and how belief in politics has evolved in the last decade.

Key Points

  • Debut novel Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham
  • Period piece following a young man on an election campaign reminiscent of Obama's 2008 run
  • Discussion on the changing belief in politics over the last decade

Pros

  • Insightful discussion on American politics and its evolution over the past decade
  • Exploration of politics as a form of religion