This episode CM Lowry is talking with author Adrian Tchaikovsky about The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake, in the second episode of our Beyond Cataclysm podcast – ‘This Book I Read...’
Why this classic 1950s fantasy trilogy absolutely deserves a read. A discussion of the role of ruin in narrative. Tolkien vs Peake Anti-heroes; when finding yourself rooting for the evil bad guy is problematic. "Place" as a character itself in the narrative.Links to things we discussed:
Adrian's latest book "Ogres" was released by Rebellion Books in 2022 – rebellionpublishing.com/product/ogres/ CM Lowry can be found at allaboutchris.org and @cmlowryau thor on twitter, facebook & instagram. MÖRK BORG RPG can be found at morkborg.com The BBC 1984 Radio adaptation: https://audiodrama.fandom.com/wiki/Gormenghast_(1984) The BBC Gormenghast TV show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gormenghast_(TV_serial) Read The Etched City by KJ Bishop if you want a follow-up book in a similar vein.Music & Editing by CM Lowry