Listen "A Close Reading of Dominion by Addie Citchens"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to Sylly, a podcast for the curious and critical. We’re your hosts, Mbiye Kasonga and Tembe Denton-Hurst. In episode ten, we’re diving deep into our favorite contemporary fiction read of 2025 so far: Dominion. In this spoiler-filled episode, we delve into the book’s intricate characterizations, thematic complexity, and how it offers a rich commentary on patriarchy and gender roles within a tight-knit community. We also touch on Citchen’s compelling depiction of women’s roles in the church and their struggle for autonomy and self-worth. Thank you for listening! As always, if there’s anything you want us to talk about on the pod during our office hours, email us at: [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and we’ll be back with a new episode in a couple of weeks!Books We Talked AboutDominion by Addie CitchensLonely Crowds by Stephanie WambuguGwyneth by Amy OdellAnna: The Biography by Amy OdellThe Power Broker by Robert CaroBabel by R. F. KuangThe Mothers by Brit BennettSula by Toni MorrisonSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonErasure by Percival EverettMy Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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