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Episode 51: Ken Liu's "Grace of Kings" Part 1

Episode 51: Ken Liu's "Grace of Kings" Part 1

Mako Bookclub
Comedy, Discussion, Literature, Diversity

What better way to end 2020 than with a power fantasy of kingdoms, betrayal, and...war? Yeah, we know it's not usually our thing, but let's give it a shot! This week, your favorite Sour Patch kids will be discussing Part 1 (up to Chapter 27) of Ako's pick, "The Grace of Kings" by Ken Liu, the first of the Dandelion Dynasty trilogy! In the episode, we talk about rotational models of leadership, Mata Zyndu's desperate need to calm tf down, the criminally overlooked and brilliant, Jia and so MUCH MORE!

Icebreaker Question: 3:42 - 16:36

Plot Summary: 16:56 - 54:43

Discussion: 54:54 - 1:22:38

Episode 52: Ken Liu's "Grace of Kings" Part 2

Episode 52: Ken Liu's "Grace of Kings" Part 2
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