In this episode I am joined by Ukranian author Anton Zvolinskyi to talk about his new book, the dark fantasy Blades of Demon.

In this book, Anton opens up about the reality of the Ukrainian war and how the deep themes that he explores in his book helped him deal with such traumatic events, the loss of home and the bittersweet taste of making peace with what is lost and having the courage to look forward to the future.

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Once again, Varsha leads Alex and I as we carry on our journey through the Discworld novels. In here, we follow the witches coven as they take on a satirical take on all classic fairy tales on a rollercoaster ride of great fun.

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You can find Varsha's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain

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email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.com Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Reaper Man, one of the most powerful and philosophical novels in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. We explore how Pratchett uses humour, cosmic absurdity, and the character of Death to reflect on mortality, identity, compassion, and what it truly means to be alive.

👉 In this episode we discuss:

• Why Reaper Man is a key novel in the Death subseries.

• Death’s journey as Bill Door and its emotional impact.

• Themes of life, endings, and empathy beneath the comedy.

• The satire of bureaucracy, time, and cosmic order.

• How Reaper Man balances humour with profound human insight.

• Where the novel fits in the broader Discworld reading experience.

Whether you’re a longtime Discworld reader or revisiting the novel with fresh eyes, this episode offers an in-depth analysis of why Reaper Man remains one of Pratchett’s most meaningful works.

🎧 Join the conversation and share your favourite moments from Reaper Man.

Original recordings of this podcast can be found in Varsha's Youtube channel, Reading by the Rainy Mountain.