Series 1, Episode 3: Abhorsen - Garth Nix
10/07/19 • 55 min
Our third episode is about the book Abhorsen, book three in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.
Topic 1: Nick and kidnapping/gaslighting. Begins at (0:55), CW for death, violence, mention of psychotic break.
Topic 2: Sam as a Wallmaker. Begins at (11:58), CW for death, discussion of queer/closeted trauma, mention of queerbaiting, mention of whitewashing.
Topic 3: Sam and fear of Death. Begins at (25:34), CW for death, PTSD, physical trauma, confronting an abuser.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (34:11).
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Our third episode is about the book Abhorsen, book three in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.
Topic 1: Nick and kidnapping/gaslighting. Begins at (0:55), CW for death, violence, mention of psychotic break.
Topic 2: Sam as a Wallmaker. Begins at (11:58), CW for death, discussion of queer/closeted trauma, mention of queerbaiting, mention of whitewashing.
Topic 3: Sam and fear of Death. Begins at (25:34), CW for death, PTSD, physical trauma, confronting an abuser.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (34:11).
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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.
Previous Episode
Series 1, Episode 2: Lirael - Garth Nix
Our second episode is about the book Lirael, book two in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.
Topic 1: Mr. Cochrane and dealing with existential horror. Begins at (0:45), CW for death, violence, mention of psychotic break.
Topic 2: Lirael and parental abandonment. Begins at (14:35), CW for death, parental loss, abandonment, loss of identity.
Topic 3: Lirael and depression/suicidal tendencies. Begins at (22:02), CW for death, abandonment, implicated suicide attempts, TW for suicidal ideation.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:17).
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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.
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Series 1, Episode 4: Clariel - Garth Nix
Our fourth episode is about the book Clariel, book four in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix. The story is set before Sabriel, but it should be read as book four because the narration speaks of events in the first three books.
Topic 1: Aziminil. Begins at (0:59), CW for mentions of slavery.
Topic 2: Clariel being abandoned and generally neglected. Begins at (16:00), CW for death, abandonment, parental abuse, and dismissal of autonomy/agency.
Topic 3: Clariel being pursued against her will. Begins at (25:20), CW for imprisonment, abandonment, and discussion of parental neglect/abuse/death.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (38:00).
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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.
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