
Books and Boba #67 - The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
Mar 3, 2019
In this episode, the hosts of Books and Boba discuss 'The Grace of Kings' by Ken Liu, an epic tale set in an Asian inspired 'silkpunk' world. They explore the unique elements of the book, including the debate between fantasy and science fiction. They also delve into the complex world-building, the different cultures and kingdoms, and the flaws in the story. The hosts analyze the writing style, character development, geopolitics, pacing, and the portrayal of female characters. They also share their favorite chapter and conclude with a closing segment and podcast promotion.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Debating Fantasy or Science Fiction in 'The Grace of Kings'
03:09 • 4min
Comparing the Book to Great Epics, Military Fiction, and Discussing World Building
07:11 • 3min
Different Cultures and Kingdoms
10:04 • 18min
Analysis of Writing Style and Character Development
28:26 • 3min
The Flaws of 'The Grace of Kings'
31:54 • 17min
Geopolitics and Governing Philosophies
48:56 • 14min
Pacing and Time Jumps
01:02:44 • 4min
The Portrayal of Female Characters in 'The Grace of Kings'
01:06:31 • 14min
Letters between Kunigaru and Jia
01:20:36 • 7min
Closing Segment, website promotion, and introduction of another podcast
01:27:09 • 2min
