Episode 12 - The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin (or a Plot Twist? How About a Narrative Twist?)

In this Episode of the Binge Reading Bookclub, Nicholas Binge and Hugo Powell discuss The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. A second wolrd fantasy that focuses on the trials and tribulations of Syenite, a member of the ostracized 'Orogene' people, cursed with the power to cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Of all the books read so far, this is the first one that 'Bounced' off Hugo, but its such a well respected book, does he have anything reasonable say for why he didn't get along with it? We shall see shall we!Nicholas on the other hand breaks down how Jemisin masterfully creates twists and turns in her story telling, not by presenting wild plot twists, but by changing the readers understanding of the story by manipulating perspective. We also chat about Nicholas' arch rivalry, importance of emotional research, and we host the very first annual HUGOs AWARDS (NB - This is not the Hugo Award but the HUGOs AWARD)The next episode will be out on January 29th, and we will be reading Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (and don't just watch the film, WE WILL KNOW!) LINKS:STET Podcast NetworkOfficial Sitefollow us on Blueskyemail us: [email protected]