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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 1H 2M

The Girl With All The Gifts Part 3 - M.R. Carey - Zombie Horror Book - Apocalyptic Book

from The Side Quest Book Club Podcast · host Slava & Jonathan

In this episode of The Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan are joined by guest Abby from BooksAndCrannies2023 to explore the chilling and thought-provoking novel The Girl With All The Gifts. The trio dives deep into the book’s core themes, including the unique perspective offered by Melanie, the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding scientific survival, and how the story balances horror with emotional weight. Whether you’re a fan of horror, literary analysis, or speculative storytelling, this episode offers an engaging blend of insight, imagination, and thoughtful discussion.Abby from @booksandcrannies2023 recommended this book. Make sure to follow her and check out her Goodreads account and Pango Bookstore. Our website: www.thesidequestpodcast.comDiscover Side Quest: https://linktr.ee/asidequestPowered by DescriptOur IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Leave us a comment & connect with us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our TikTok Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Music by HoliznaCC0v(00:00) Intro (01:01) Meet Abby from Books and Crannies (03:14) Exploring 'The Girl With All The Gifts' (06:14) Character Perspectives and Themes (10:32) Scientific Grounding in Horror (15:24) Ending Analysis and Moral Dilemmas (20:25) Character Arcs and Development (28:20) Pacing and Narration Insights (31:09) Fun Side Quest: Zombie Survival Team (36:30) Casting the Movie Adaptation (36:56) Casting the Characters (44:18) Exploring Themes in Literature (45:02) Monsters or Humans? (59:16) Closing Thoughts 

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