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A book review podcast where we discuss how authors treat and traumatize their characters. Part of the Certain Point of View network.
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Feb 24, 2020
Feb 24, 2020
54 min
This fortnight we bring you “Mockingjay”, book three of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Topic 1: Peta - Gaslighting. Begins at (0:50), CW for descriptions of chemical gaslighting, betrayal, reality distortion.
Topic 2: Katniss - Institutional cruelty. Begins at (15:30), CW for mention of nuclear weapons, food restriction, rebellion.
Topic 3: Katniss - Death. Begins at (25:15), CW for mention of nuclear weapons, food restriction, rebellion.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (35:00).
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Feb 10, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
48 min
This fortnight we bring you “Catching Fire”, book two of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Topic 1: Cinna. Begins at (0:50), CW for physical violence.
Topic 2: Katniss - "Hollywood" PTSD. Begins at (12:55), CW for mention of decapitation, blood, descriptions of violent scenes, PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares.
Topic 3: Katniss - Self-Sacrifice. Begins at (29:20), CW for suicide, suicidal ideation, gaslighting, mention of death, objectification, dismissal of agency.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (40:30).
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If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/booksthatburn).
Find all our links on our Carrd.
Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission.