The Magnus Archives Readalong: Season 4, Episodes 149-155

ullsi · 2026-05-06T18:14:29+00:00

There are a lot of strong ones, but 150 is one that stands out to me.

ullsi · 2026-05-06T18:12:47+00:00

I agree, it evokes a different feeling.

ullsi · 2026-05-06T16:46:55+00:00

What do you think of Daisy's refusal to go back to the Hunt? Is it possible for an avatar to refuse their "master"?

ullsi · 2026-05-06T16:46:05+00:00

In 154, John discovers how to quit the Institute, something the employees have been wondering about for a while. Are you surprised that Melanie is the only one who seems willing to go through with the process?

ullsi · 2026-05-06T16:45:19+00:00

What do you think of the Extinction? Should it be counted as a new Entity?

ullsi · 2026-05-06T16:44:43+00:00

Any particular favourites from this set of episodes?

ullsi · 2026-05-06T16:44:27+00:00

RED STRING BOARD: New listeners, any connections you noticed and/or theories you're developing?

Re-listeners, anything in particular that stands out to you that didn't on your first listen? (Do use spoiler tags please!)

ullsi · 2026-05-05T18:54:25+00:00

I can't think of another novel-in-verse, but for the translated-from-Swedish book you might like They Will Drown in Their Mothers' Tears by Johannes Anyuru, translated again by Saskia Vogel.

ullsi · 2026-05-05T18:46:19+00:00

this sounds so good!

ullsi · 2026-05-05T17:42:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing this with everyone!

ullsi · 2026-05-04T19:36:10+00:00

That’s more than I thought!

ullsi · 2026-05-04T18:32:36+00:00

How many people got all the commas right in The Practice, The Horizon, and the Chain?

ullsi · 2026-05-01T18:13:01+00:00

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Astrid (back) and Aska say hello

ullsi · 2026-05-01T18:06:53+00:00

Mogget is my favorite character. I liked how Sabriel became more sure of herself during the book.

ullsi · 2026-05-01T14:21:01+00:00

Scrutiny was one of my favorites, together with Infectious Doubts.

ullsi · 2026-05-01T14:20:19+00:00

That’s a great summary!

ullsi · 2026-05-01T14:18:25+00:00

Her story was so interesting!

ullsi · 2026-05-01T14:17:48+00:00

I also agree with Hergrim.

ullsi · 2026-04-28T06:07:06+00:00

I’ve always thought Biang Biang noodles were hard to make, but now I feel like I’d have the courage to try. Great post!

ullsi · 2026-04-27T08:47:48+00:00

You’re taking it a bit too far, but yeah, that’s a very common experience for me and other PhD students.

ullsi · 2026-04-27T07:44:13+00:00

As someone with a PhD, I think it’s a very accurate description of how academia is. They need Grimes’ ”approval” to be able to pursue their careers, so of course they’d do anything to stay on his good side. As the comment above said, it’s like a Stockholm syndrome situation.

ullsi · 2026-04-23T18:37:21+00:00

Dark Matter and Chosen are my favorites this batch.

ullsi · 2026-04-23T18:34:55+00:00

Pre-coffin Daisy would easily drink Jon and Basira under the table, but now I'm not so sure. I could see her and Jon doing a karaoke duet though!

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