EP18 纵横四海x桑顿：哈佛毕业的小说家是怎样炼成的？

In this podcast, J.R. Thornton, the author of the suspense thriller *Lucene* (《控制》), shares insights about his writing journey. Drawing from his own experiences as a Harvard student and his time in London, the U.S., and China, Thornton explores the intricate lives of his characters, Lucien and Christopher. He discusses themes like ambition, identity, and manipulation, as well as the challenges young people face in university and the critical decisions they must make. The conversation also addresses the pressures of elite university culture, the writing process, and the influence of AI across different fields.