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First came a potentially record-setting,star-studded audiobook.

In addition to its visceral plot, the book also worked because it spurred a fascinating conversation around form.

Lincoln in the Bardo: A Novel (2/14/17)
by George Saunders

Credit: Penguin Random House

Theres a single setting.

Theres an almost Moliere-like dramatic unity to it over the course of a single night.

Perhaps Saunders own response can be some indication.

When Sack finally showed Saunders the film, it was the moment of truth.

For his part, Saunders says, It wasweirdto be moved by a version of your own book.

It was trippy, man!