Episode 152: A Funhole in Every Squat (Ft. Sean M. Thomps...

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Sean M. Thompson returns to talk about Kathe Koja's 1991 novel The Cipher. We discuss Koja's talent at capturing the malaise of being in your 20s and underemployed, urban blight and the perfect conditions for a funhole to sprout on its own. Check out The Cipher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LDFLMU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect Check out Sean's press: https://www.facebook.com/Nictitating/ (Outro music is Funhole by Uglyhead)

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Sean M. Thompson returns to talk about Kathe Koja's 1991 novel The Cipher. We discuss Koja's talent at capturing the malaise of being in your 20s and underemployed, urban blight and the perfect conditions for a funhole to sprout on its own. Check...

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