Alzabo Soup Chapters 30 and 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
Jan 26, 2018
Gene Wolfe joins the discussion on chapters 30 and 31 of The Shadow of the Torturer, exploring themes of identity, adoration, relationships, symbolism, justice, revenge, and transition. The podcast delves into Severian's conflicted feelings, intricate character dynamics, and deep symbolism within the novel.
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Stardew Valley
- Phil and Metz discuss Phil's new interest in Stardew Valley, a farming simulator.
- Phil explains how the game's intricate optimization puzzle is surprisingly satisfying.
Farming Simulators
- Harvest Moon, a farming simulator, prioritized relationships but became focused on farming mechanics.
- Stardew Valley improves upon this by emphasizing meaningful choices due to limited in-game time.
Tedium of Farming
- Metz and Phil joke about the tedium of real-life farming versus the appeal of virtual farming.
- They transition into discussing Severian's first execution in Gene Wolfe's Shadow of the Torturer.