It is a fragmentary memoir told by a fictional character who comes to discover that he himself is Rask. Personally, I find the book’s second section, “My Life,” to be the most exciting one. Throughout the story, he increases his wealth. The first section, “Bonds,” introduces its protagonist Rask, a tycoon during the 1870s whose fortune comes from tobacco money. As a whole, “Trust” explores who holds the monopoly upon our trust in the economic system.īefore delving into the peculiar structure of his book, Diaz provided a quick synopsis. Each of these novels showcases a different fictional character that in some way becomes entangled with economics and is part of a wealthy hierarchy. While one book, “Trust” essentially comprises four sections, also known as novels. Diaz spoke about his latest novel, “Trust,” analyzing its deeper meaning and how it discusses contemporary issues that relate to the world’s economic system. Mansfield Public Library is known for hosting author talks virtually across 37 states, presenting acclaimed authors to talk about their most popular books. 27, Mansfield Public Library hosted a special virtual event featuring the finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award, Hernan Diaz.
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