“This podcast does really great readhthroughs of speculative fiction books. I've mostly only listened to their Gene Wolfe read-throughs, but they are excellent. They are currently going through all of Book of the New Sun, which is a serious undertaking.
They do a really good job of getting deep into certain parts of the story without going TOO deep. A lot of literary analysis can often get completely lost in speculation and straining to find imagery or metaphor, etc. Alzabo Soup strikes a really good medium that is enjoyable to listen to while keeping a good pace rather than losing itself in overanalysis.”Read full review »
Systran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/17
“Phil and Metz definitely helped my understanding of the entirety of BOTNS and Urth. Little details I might have missed or thought insignificant were expanded on in ways I probably wouldn’t have caught till a 3rd or 4th read.
Recommend for anyone reading the Solar Cycle! Can’t wait for their...”Read full review »
MicletteK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/22
“I read the books many years ago but have bought them as gifts occasionally. It's a lot of fun to listen to the hosts talk about the texts and and hear all the things I missed on my first reading -- and I missed a lot. I've been listening to this every week.”Read full review »
graysocks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/17
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