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.
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#48 Fonda Lee: Jade City
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Sam and Dan review Jade City by Fonda Lee.
SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.
This is the first episode in our three-episode exploration of the Greenbone Saga by Fonda Lee. We explore the intricate world-building, the unique magic system involving Jade, and the complex dynamics of the clans in the fictional city of Kekon. We discuss the characters' development, the cultural and political themes, and the narrative's balance between action and character-driven storytelling. We also touch on the book's exploration of power, honour, and modernisation within the context of a fantasy setting.
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