Escapists Anonymous
The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics.
Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod.
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If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolkein, Raymond D. Feist, Brandon Sanderson, Ben Aaronovitch and other authors that would fit in this list, join the Escapists Anonymous community of fantasy enthusiasts.
Escapists Anonymous
#43 Rivers of London & Moon Over Soho - Double Review
Sam and Dan review the first two instalments of Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London Series.
SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading these books before listening.
In this episode, Dan and Sam dive into the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch, discussing the first two books: 'Rivers of London' and 'Moon Over Soho'. They explore the unique blend of magic and police procedural elements, the vivid depiction of London, and the character development, particularly focusing on Peter Grant and Thomas Nightingale. The conversation also touches on the series' humour, its cultural references, and the broader themes of multiculturalism and history.
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