Ep 42: Margaret Atwood, Oryx and Crake
Sep 02, 2013•1 hr 5 min
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Episode description
Tom picked this one because he was interested in reading some sci fi, and Atwood's novel, the first in her MaddAddam trilogy, came highly recommended. We talk about novels rooted in character versus novels rooted in premise, and whether science fiction can ever be capital-L Literature. Plus: children behaving badly, and the inevitable day when the robots rise up and rule us all. For more, visit our site at bookfightpod.com
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