A man changes his name to Greb and moves next to his father with a plan to assassinate him.
Arthur Marchetto, Ana Raíssa, and Cecília Garcia Marcon open the episode by introducing 'Berg' by Ann Quin as the current book club selection. They briefly promote the next club book, 'The Fishermen' by Chigozie Obioma, and encourage listener support through various platforms. The hosts provide biographical details on Quin, noting she was born in 1936, died by suicide at 37, and set 'Berg' in a coastal town like Brighton. They summarize the plot: Berg changes his name to Greb, moves to a seaside town, and plots to kill his father while also intending to sleep with his father's girlfriend, Judith. Cecília explains that Quin's experimental prose uses stream-of-consciousness to reflect Berg's disoriented mental state, making the narrative confusing because the character is confused. Ana Raíssa shares her personal history with stream-of-consciousness, citing childhood difficulties with Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse', and describes how rereading 'Berg' helped her appreciate its innovation. Arthur highlights key absurd scenes, like Berg disguising himself in a wig and heels to impersonate Judith, leading to a farcical encounter with his drunk father. The hosts discuss the novel's humor and violence, noting it parodies the Oedipus myth. They analyze Berg's confused sexuality, referencing vague childhood memories and army experiences, and link it to his trauma. Cecília mentions an article by researcher Jennifer Komorowski connecting animal symbolism (like cats and spiders) to Egyptian mythology and the uncanny. The conversation turns to the ambiguous ending: Berg may or may not have killed his father, but he assumes his father's identity, with the novel concluding elliptically. They note Quin wrote 'Berg' at age 28. The episode closes with practical details: promoting the book on the 10kg app, announcing the next live on May 2, and Cecília's pregnancy update. They thank supporters and encourage listeners to engage via ratings, social media, and financial contributions.
