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The Philosopher Kings – Jo Walton

Posted on 18/09/2016 by readerofelse

(FYI, as with The Just City, some discussion of the less than tasteful aspects of Bronze Age and Classical life, including rape and torture) I find it odd to read two very good books in quick succession. Maybe this means I … Continue reading →

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The Just City – Jo Walton

Posted on 30/09/2015 by readerofelse

First thing’s first – be aware that this book (and thus ‘blog post) covers some… distasteful topics, predominantly rape and slavery, and does so at least partially from a Classicalised point of view. Right, so. I was looking for Tooth … Continue reading →

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