--- title: "‘The Trees’ by Percival Everett Book Review + Q&A | Podcast | Anthony Jeselnik Book Club" description: "Anthony Jeselnik discusses Percival Everett's novel 'The Trees', a blend of mystery, horror, and dark comedy that confronts America's history of racial violence, with a focus on the bizarre string of murders in Money, Mississippi. He is joined by listeners' questions and comments." canonical_url: "https://anthonyjeselnikbookclub.com/podcast/the-trees-by-percival-everett-book-review-q-a" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Anthony Jeselnik discusses Percival Everett's novel 'The Trees', a blend of mystery, horror, and dark comedy that confronts America's history of racial violence, with a focus on the bizarre string of murders in Money, Mississippi. He is joined by listeners' questions and comments." 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Anthony Jeselnik takes listeners through the novel's bizarre string of murders in Money, Mississippi, and discusses how Everett's unique style and blend of genres create a thought-provoking and entertaining read. The episode also features a Q&A session where Jeselnik answers listeners' questions about the book, including its themes, characters, and plot twists. From the absurdity of the white characters in the novel to the powerful impact of the book's exploration of racial violence, Jeselnik dives into the details of 'The Trees' and what makes it a compelling and unforgettable read. 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