The Sword and Laser discussion

Just finished listening to the latest episode of the podcast, where @Veronica worried that her October pick might be less fun than she currently wants or needs.
So rest assured, Veronica! I couldn't stop listening to the audiobook (an incredible performance by Kate Reading). It's such a good , exciting, fun romp!
An excellent pick in my humble opinion. Excellent adventure book inspired by gothic horror but hardly written in that style.

Yes!

Once you get used to the idea that the characters act comment on the narrative, it makes for a fun read. And Kate reading does a great job at it to. Really makes it fun to listen to.

I kind of want to get the audio book after readying the first 25% of it. This book is delightful. It's dark, funny, and very well paced.

I t hit me when listening to V.E. Schwab at a book signing. Schwab got in to fantasy by way of J.K. Rowling. I think this will be the trend, a new sub-genre "Whimsical Fantasy. "

might be my favorite book I've listened to this year. I want the sequel now!!!!!

I'm finding the book a nice fun read or listen as I am doing it that. I agree once you figure out the narrative of the characters it is fine.

Joseph wrote: "might be my favorite book I've listened to this year. I want the sequel now!!!!!"

Ditto!

terpkristin wrote: "Joseph wrote: "might be my favorite book I've listened to this year. I want the sequel now!!!!!"

Ditto!"

Same! (Is ditto ditto a thing?)

Thank you for the pick Veronica. I enjoyed it and likely would not have picked it up myself, I would have thought it too gimmicky.
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