In this episode of the Side Quest podcast, Slava and Jonathan discuss M.R. Carey's novel The Girl with All the Gifts. They explore the story's unique perspective, which combines horror and science fiction elements. The discussion covers the author's background, the creative process behind the book, character development, pacing, and reader engagement, culminating in a lively debate about the themes and structure of the narrative.

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Chapters
(00:00) – Intro
(01:30) – Exploring The Girl with All the Gifts
(04:40) – Understanding M.R. Carey and His Works
(09:00) – The Creative Process Behind the Novel
(10:57) – Character Development and Perspectives
(15:11) – Pacing & Story Structure Discussion
(19:21) – Engagement & Reader Expectations
(25:55) – Dissecting Themes & Character Arcs
(32:09) – Conclusion & Audience Engagement
(34:26) – The Hungry Identity: Sisyphus & Survival
(38:14) – Character Exploration: Who Stands Out?
(45:01) – Character Goals & Understanding Motivations
(47:42) – Culinary Delights of The Hungry
(50:32) – The Heart of the Matter: Reason vs. Empathy