Season 1 · Episode 164
Why Fantasy Is Going To Extremes (With Nghi Vo)
Our Opinions Are Correct · Annalee Newitz
November 14, 202450m 41s
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Show Notes
Lately, it feels as though a lot of fantasy books come in two kinds: cozy, or extremely dark. During a scary time in the world, we seek either comforting sweetness, or violent catharsis. To find out more, we talked to Nghi Vo, whose recent books include The City in Glass and The Brides of High Hill. Plus we talk about how to include white characters in a story without centering whiteness.