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RiaW #145: Atmospheric Disturbances Reviewed

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It’s rare to hear Alex admit he likes something, even when it’s genuinely good. But for something of questionable quality like over-hyped Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen, it’s almost like he’s been replaced by a physically similar but altogether alien podcast host.

Galchen’s book follows Dr. Leo who is convinced his wife has disappeared and been replaced by a nearly identical copy.  The replacement is just different enough that he can’t stand it so he sets off on a journey around the globe trying to find his actual wife.  He falls in with a secretive group that claims to control the weather.  He eats Hungarian pastries.  Lots of quirky things happen.  Nothing gets solved.

This week’s question for the Facebook page: Do you do it with the dog in the room?

0 comments on “RiaW #145: Atmospheric Disturbances Reviewed

  1. Michelle Browne says:

    Oh my fuck I was hoping someone would tear this stupid, awful, misogynistic book a new one! At last! <3

  2. Amanda says:

    Tanya is officially my favorite guest.

  3. Alex Falcone says:

    Well you’re in luck! She totally becomes a regular host later on.

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