{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/69af981d08944255d58b7006?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer: entropy and uncertainty","description":"<p>In this episode, Neha and Shruti discuss<a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781250824042\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Annihilation</a>, the first book of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy. We discuss its world building, character development, and share our many theories about the central mystery and the book's ending. </p><p><br></p><p>Shelf Discovery &amp; Books Mentioned:</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780440419518\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">His Dark Materials</a> by Phillip Pullman</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781250830814\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What Moves the Dead</a> by T. Kingfisher</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781635577808\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Piranesi</a> by Susanna Clarke</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to get additional recommendations, analyses, and behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6290f10b889cc00014eaca8c/shows/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/episodes/subscribe%20to%20our%20free%20newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to our free email newsletter</a> on Substack.</p><p><br></p><p>We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thenoveltea.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.</p><p>This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.</p>","author_name":"Neha & Shruti"}