Series 7, Episode 1: Rhapsody - Elizabeth Haydon

2020-11-30

This fortnight we’re discussing “Rhapsody: Child of Blood” by Elizabeth Haydon. Book CW for murder, mass death, child death; TW for use of "prostitute" when describing sex workers. Topic 1: Rhapsody and Emily - Sexism. Begins at (1:30), CW for sexism, virginity as a construct, sex, rape, sexual abuse. Topic 2: Achmed and Grunthor - Racism. Begins at (16:03), CW for cannibalism, genocide, fantasy racism, talk of microaggressions. Topic 3: Jo - Ritual sacrifice and child abuse. Begins at (24:30), ...

This fortnight we’re discussing “Rhapsody: Child of Blood” by Elizabeth Haydon.

Book CW for murder, mass death, child death; TW for use of "prostitute" when describing sex workers.

Topic 1: Rhapsody and Emily - Sexism. Begins at (1:30), CW for sexism, virginity as a construct, sex, rape, sexual abuse.

Topic 2: Achmed and Grunthor - Racism. Begins at (16:03), CW for cannibalism, genocide, fantasy racism, talk of microaggressions.

Topic 3: Jo - Ritual sacrifice and child abuse. Begins at (24:30), CW for descriptions of child murder, child mutilation, parental death.

Promo for Half Damage; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (33:35).

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