Fledgling
After a lengthy, mostly unplanned, holiday hiatus, Novel Ideas returns with Fledgling by Octavia Butler. This is a book about vampires that offers a slightly different spin on what has arguably become its own genre. Not to mention a science fiction/fantasy book not written by a neckbearded white man. In the episode, we discuss various subgenres at play, direct writing styles, what is at the core of a person, and racism. Lots of racism. We also talk about vatigue, podcasting as a visual medium, trope subversion, and Canada.
The music bump is “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, mostly because Ben has an abhorrent sense of humor.
Fledgling – Chemically Bonded Group Marriage
Recommendations:
Ben: 8/10 Excellent world building and interesting relationship building. Definitely read it.
Gabs: 6.5/10 An interesting new approach to vampires, but not really my thing.
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