Anna and Josef discuss what a trope is, and delve into their favorites! What are some of your favorite fantasy tropes? Any that the Sib-nerds missed?
All tagged The Lies of Locke Lamora
Banned Books
Today the Sib-Nerds talk about banned books! This topic was motivated by the recent Dr. Seuss controversy. Did you learn something new about what it means for a book to be banned?
Villains
The Sib-Nerds dive into their favorite villains! Does a sympathetic villain make them less evil? Does aesthetic play a big role in how we perceive villains? Who would be on your Mount Rushmore of Villains?
Escapism
This week is all about escapism--is it healthy or not? In the Sib-Nerds unprofessional opinion, it depends! They explore the concept of keeping reality and fiction separated, and particularly their personal experience with imaginary play.