What Sadie Stein has said about Playworld (novel)
2 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 30, 2025
Sadie Stein, Editor at The New York Times Book Review, has been quoted on Playworld (novel) 2 times in 1 episode of The Daily, most recently on November 30, 2025. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
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Stein said Playworld offers an interesting look at changing mores around youth and sexuality four decades ago.
“I think it's an interesting way to look at the changing mores of youth and childhood and sexuality some 40 years ago”
The Daily: Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays (Nov 30, 2025) · Listen from 13:49
Stein acknowledged Playworld's relationship between a teen and an older woman is upsetting but said it is handled sensitively enough to recommend.
“I think it's handled sensitively enough and interestingly enough that I would recommend it”
The Daily: Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays (Nov 30, 2025) · Listen from 15:57
Episodes
Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the HolidaysThe Daily · Nov 30, 2025 · 50 min
Gilbert Cruz and Book Review editors Joumana Khatib and Sadie Stein recommend favorite books of 2025 and holiday book gifts for specific giftees, then play a book-survey game.
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