House of Flame and Shadow

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Full episode discussing House of Flame & Shadow by Sarah J Maas
Some discussion of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

 

Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their disappointment with Sarah J. Maas' book, House of Flame and Shadow, and express concerns about the decline in her writing quality. They explore the pressure on authors to write quickly and the potential impact on the storytelling. The hosts also discuss the challenges and potential successes of book adaptations, citing examples from other series. They conclude by expressing their hope for improvement in Maas' future books and adaptations.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

05:38 - Decline in SJM Writing Quality

07:08 - Pressure to Write Quickly

09:20 - Lack of Consequences and Preciousness of Characters

10:39 - Too Many Characters

13:25 - Adaptations of SJM's Works

23:25 - Positive Examples of Adaptations

28:09 - Anticipation for Future Adaptations

31:32 - Final Thoughts