Chad and Kaija go it alone this week, so there are a few more inside jokes than usual. (And a nod to the brilliant Knowledge Fight podcast.) But they also talk about this section of the book, which they both loved, breaking down each character, and what it’s like becoming like your parents and struggling with their aging. It’s a section buoyed by Rosie/Raza, and ends with what seems to be a turning point in the plot . . .
Next week’s episode will cover up to Chapter 4 of Part III. Full schedule is available here. And you can purchase Tomb of Sand from Bookshop.org or better bookshops everywhere.
This week’s music is Blur’s “Boys & Girls” from their Parklife album.
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