This fortnight we’re discussing “River of Teeth” by Sarah Gailey. If this sounds interesting then we recommend reading it in the omnibus collection “American Hippo” which includes this novella, its sequel (“Taste of Marrow”), plus some short stories in this setting.
Book TW for racism (minor), fatphobia, transphobia (minor), pregnancy, drug use (smoking), alcohol, fire/fire injury, blood (graphic), gore, violence (graphic), medical content, animal death, child death, murder, major character death, death (graphic).
Topic 1: Child Death. Begins at (1:30), CW for child death, animal death.
Topic 2: Betrayal. Begins at (14:32), CW for death.
Topic 3: Mutilation. Begins at (25:36), CW for mutilation, addiction, child death, death.
Promo for CPOV Circle of Friendship; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (36:22).
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