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March 8, 2026
Vladimir author Julia May Jonas: ‘We’re imprisoned by our obsessions’
As her debut novel becomes a Netflix series starring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall, the American author talks about comparisons with Lolita, moving on from #MeToo and problematic authors
TL;DR
- Julia May Jonas's debut novel 'Vladimir' is being adapted into a Netflix series starring Rachel Weisz.
- The novel explores a professor's obsession with a younger colleague, delving into themes of desire, ageing, and shame.
- Jonas discusses the #MeToo movement, focusing on how women can contextualize their experiences and move forward rather than solely on punishment.
- She defends engaging with literature that might be considered "problematic," arguing for interest in diverse perspectives.
- Jonas shares her writing process, influenced by playwrighting and pandemic downtime, and emphasizes sustained daily writing over online engagement.
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