The Machine Stops Review

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BookShook

A discussion of each half of a book

70 episodes

9 months ago

BookShook is a first impressions literature podcast. I'll read the first half of a book together and I'll share my thoughts (and yours hopefully) on the first half - perhaps make a few predictions about what may happen. And in the following podcast, I'll release a discussion of the second half and we’ll decide whether it’s a book we’d recommend to a friend. You don’t have to read the book. you can listen to it, or just follow along since I’ll be summarising what happens - but be aware - there may be spoilers.

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The Machine Stops Review

BookShook

15 minutes 23 seconds

2 years ago

The Machine Stops Review

This episode of BookShook is all about the first half of The Machine Stops (up to Part 2 ‘the Mending Apparatus) by, EM Forster, first published in 1928.

In the podcast, I take a book, split it in two, and discuss each half in consecutive shows. I’ll briefly summarise the half alongside my thoughts and reactions and raise any ideas that resonated with me. But be warned - there will be spoilers - but in this episode only up to halfway. I’d love to share your thoughts on the book so send an an email to bookshook @yahoo.com. Also, let me know if any book suggestions you may have. Welcome to BookShook”

Next books on my ‘to read’ list:

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

Satantango

Philippa Bailey’s review: https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2022/jul/18/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin-review-when-game-boy-meets-game-girl Bill Gates’ review: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Tomorrow-and-Tomorrow-and-Tomorrow

I'm delighted that this podcast has been voted in the top ’30 best UK Books podcasts’ at https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_book_podcasts/

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