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Emily St. John Mandel's latest novel 'Exit Party' explores identity in a near-future world

NPR | By Scott Simon
Published September 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM MDT

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Emily St. John Mandel about her new novel, "Exit Party." Set in the near future, it's an exploration of identity involving doppelgangers and a mysterious painting.

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