I want to like this
This is clearly a labor of love, and parts of it really appeal to me, but, in a lot of ways, this show feels like it was designed with a mind to emotional impact and shock, as opposed to plot coherence or earning that impact. Many parts of this show feel contrived to make the listener uncomfortable or overwhelmed, and the rest of the story does not always make those parts worthwhile. The plot kind of wanders around, then suddenly everything happens, and the story relies largely on exposition that doesn’t feel real or grounded but very much gives the impression of wanting to be. Honestly this is sort of upsetting to listen to, particularly the sequences with the auditory hallucinations, and it doesn’t make enough sense plot-wise to earn the amount of discomfort it causes. It feels like the sequences of overlapping voices shouting was the goal, and the plot was secondary to delivering the most intensely jarring listening experience possible. As was said in another review, this show would really benefit from being edited by someone with experience in plot structuring and dialogue writing. There’s a lot to like however, and I hope the creators keep at it.
Rauðu Konungurinn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/01/21
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