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.
Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering.
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
#46 Re-tellings Special: Hakate The Witch & Alice with a Why
In this episode, Sam and Dan delve into two books, "Alice with a Why: Return to Wonderland" by Anna James and "Hecate: The Witch" by Nikita Gill.
SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading these books before listening.
We explore the themes of reimagining classic stories and mythology, discussing how these modern retellings bring new perspectives to well-known narratives. The conversation touches on the challenges and creativity involved in continuing beloved tales, the use of verse in storytelling, and the impact of historical context on these narratives. We also reflect on the broader trend of revisiting and revising classic myths and stories in contemporary literature.
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