Does plot propel characters or do characters propel the plot? Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell discuss the most memorable characters in books and describe why they are so important to driving a story. They also dive into the best genres that develop strong characters.

Characters and books referenced in this episode include:

• Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Holden Caulfield by J.D. Salinger's in “The Catcher in the Rye”

• James Bond by Ian Fleming

• George Smiley by John le Carré

• Frodo Baggins and Gollum in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and The Hobbit”

• Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple by Agatha Christie

• All the characters in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling

• Willy Wonka by Roald Dahl

• Frankenstein’s Monster by Mary Shelley

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Sue Hincenbergs’s number one bestselling novel “The Retirement Plan” has garnered generally positive reviews. But Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin felt it did not hit the mark. They share a candid review and contemplate the popularity of the book.

Books referenced in this episode include:

• “The Retirement Plan: A Novel” by Sue Hincenbergs

• “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll

• "Wigs on the Green" by Nancy Mitford

• Jeeves Series by P.G. Wodehouse

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Plot twists, with all their glory and goodness, can be a mixed bag. Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell share their picks for the best and worst plot twists.

Books that are discussed in this episode included:

“Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

“Life of Pi” by Yann Martel

“The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown

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