Science Fiction Book Club

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss incredible impact and legacy of this book on the sci-fi genre, and it's profound explorations of gender and politics.

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In this bonus episode, Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary.

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Hail Mary⁠ by Andy Weir. They discuss the satisfying conclusion and break down Ryland Grace's character arc.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:05) Chapter Summaries

(10:24) Our Impressions

(23:33) Ryland Grace's Character Arc

(26:55) The Philosophical Question of Grace's Amnesia

(33:13) Are We All Capable of Bravery?

(39:30) Our Final Ratings

(41:40) Yes, We're Covering the Movie

(42:10) What We're Reading Next
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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the tropes and science the book leans in to, and why it's not working for them.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:52) Chapter Summaries

(20:38) Our Impressions

(25:02) The Audiobook is Incredible

(27:52) Why Abu Dislikes This Book

(37:25) Andy Weir's Career

(42:43) Writing Project Hail Mary

(46:20) What We're Reading Next
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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is How You Lose the Time War⁠ by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the ways love fundamentally changes Red and Blue, and redefines what it means to win the war.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:59) Chapter Summaries

(16:46) Our Impressions

(23:25) Can This Story Be Adapted?

(28:06) How Red and Blue Redefine Winning

(29:36) Love is Creating Rather Than Destroying

(32:45) Love is Ignoring War

(35:00) Love is Choosing Risk and Freedom

(37:59) This is How Love Wins

(41:47) Our Ratings

(44:28) What We're Reading Next
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