Episodes
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Series 6, Episode 1: Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
This fortnight we’re discussing “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld, the first book in the Uglies Quartet (shout-out to anyone who remembers when this was officially a trilogy).
Topic 1: David - Loss of home. Begins at (1:25), CW for loss of parents, loss of home.
Topic 2: Tally - Self Esteem. Begins at (11:26), CW for surgery, lack of self-esteem based on looks, intentionally cruel nicknames, systemic cruelty.
Topic 3: Tally - Consent. Begins at (25:51), CW for surgery, coercion, lack of consent.
Promo for Midwest Meltdown; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (43:55).
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Highlight 3: Virtual Vandals - Diane Duane
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
This fortnight we’re discussing “Virtual Vandals” by Diane Duane. This is book one of the series "Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers".
Topic 1: Stunted emotional growth. Begins at (1:30), CW for discussion of classism and classist perspectives.
Topic 2: Threat of physical harm. Begins at (16:44), CW for vehicular manslaughter, threats of murder.
Topic 3: Neurological damage. Begins at (25:32), CW for physical danger, shock, and brain damage.
Promo for Garrett Talks to Himself; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (36:06).
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