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175 – The Ghost Story Deep Dive, with Alan Baxter, Lauren Bolger & John Langan

Talking Scared

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Exploring 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub

The chapter delves into the classic horror novel 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub, exploring its chilling events, characters, and the haunting themes of dread and loss. The conversation revolves around the Chowder Society, a group of elderly men haunted by tragic events, leading to a series of supernatural encounters. The speakers share their evolving perceptions of the book, from struggling to understand its complexity as teenagers to appreciating its depth and layers upon revisiting as adults.

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