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I started listening in conjunction with reading Shadow of the Torturer for the first time, and I’m happily impressed with Phil & Metz. They give great commentary and insight into a fairly complex book! I appreciate that they’ve taken the time to research possible influences of the themes, characters, concepts, etc, as well as the etymology of the unfamiliar names throughout. I also like how their interpretations of the text sometimes differ and how they take time to argue their points of view. The podcast has definitely enriched my experience as a first time reader of Wolfe, and I look forward to following along throughout the Book of the New Sun. Part of me wishes I had discovered Gene Wolfe and this podcast about a year in the future so I could just binge through the books and analysis, but the other part is happy I’m forced to take my time experiencing Wolfe’s writing.
Barbecue Johnson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/09/18
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Gene Wolfe has been long overlooked by the academic establishment and it's difficult to understand why, for example, he isn't often taught or discussed in English departments. Neil Gaiman has called him the "smartest and most dangerous writer alive", Ursula Le Guin "our...Read full review »
meisterchang via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/10/17
Very pleased with the content these guys are creating. The hosts have a lot of personality and I respect that each are willing to bring different perspectives to the table - I don’t personally agree with some of their takes, but it’s always interesting to listen and it’s clear that both are...Read full review »
Derek Suds via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/17/21
I'm a long-time reader of Gene Wolfe, and delighted to hear Phil and Metz discuss it with the same sort of enthusiasm that I feel. Their quirky humor livens things up, and their careful reading of Wolfe and Tom Stoppard has really helped me appreciate those works in new ways. Thanks guys,...Read full review »
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