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Discover a juicy perspective on literature with 'Literature Done Juicy' by Watermelon Prose Productions. Our host Jade takes you on a journey through popular culture, science, social norms, and history all through the eyes of fictional characters and worlds. Slide into our DM's at @literaturedonejuicy_
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This episode is in collaboration with The Book Bird! Grab your copy of Bear - https://bookbird.circlesoft.net/p/bear-pb?barcode=9781911547945&search_key=bear+marWelcome to the first episode of season three where we are diving into the controversial Canadian classic, Bear by Marian Engel. There are DEFINITE content warnings for this one. Bear is touted as a second wave feminist novel, but has it been done successfully? We follow Lou who is sent to an island home to catalogue the book...
Today in our ninth instalment of the second season, we're diving deep into the ocean of Yann Martel's Life of Pi. In this literary voyage, we explore the intricate layers of Martel's storytelling, from the shipwreck narrative to the profound relationships between humans and animals. The novel, claiming to make you believe in God, takes us on a journey with Pi Patel, a young Indian polytheist who survives 227 days on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.We unravel the novel...
Join us on this chilling exploration of "The Troop" by Nick Cutter on Literature Done Juicy. We delve into the heart of horror, dissecting the old-school influences, psychological terrors, and nightmarish contagions that make this novel a visceral experience.From the homage to classic horror of the 70s and 80s, reminiscent of Stephen King's golden era, to the disturbing themes of body horror and contagion, The novel's portrayal of contagion and body horror draws parallels with the anxiet...
In this riveting episode of Literature Done Juicy, we plunge into the depths of Ashley Audrain's psychological drama, "The Push." Join me, Jade, as we dissect the complexities of generational family violence, grapple with the unsettling question of whether children can exhibit psychopathic traits, and confront the harsh realities of labelling women as hysterical. As we explore the psychological nuances of the novel, we delve into the history of hysteria, tracing its roots from ancient t...
Welcome to another juicy episode of "Literature Done Juicy" with your host Jade! In this season, we're delving into novels featuring lost protagonists, and today, we're unearthing the intriguing world of the Aussie novel "West Girls" by Laura Elizabeth Woollett.In this fourth episode of our second season, we explore the captivating themes of racial passing, pretty privilege, the modeling industry, and the power of nostalgia. Woollett's contemporary tale takes a sharp, dry, and sarcastic appro...
Welcome to another episode of Literature Done Juicy! I'm Jade, your host, and in this episode, we dive deep into the intricate and mind-bending world of "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski. In the second season of our show, we're exploring novels with lost protagonists, and this is the third episode in this season. "House of Leaves" is notorious for its complexity, featuring layers upon layers of narrative and countless theories. The episode is a lengthy one, but we believe that dis...
This is episode two for our season focusing on Lost Protagonists.Prepare to tumble down the rabbit hole with us in this captivating episode as we explore Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Published in 1865, this iconic tale has enthralled readers for generations and continues to inspire wonder and curiosity.We'll dissect the intricacies of this whimsical narrative, diving deep into the themes of portal quests, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, children in the V...
Join us in this spine-tingling episode as we journey deep into the heart of darkness with Scott Smith's "The Ruins." This survival horror novel, written in 2006, takes us on a harrowing adventure with a group of young tourists who ignore the warnings of locals and find themselves trapped in a remote Mayan archaeological site known as "the hill."We delve into the themes of body horror, ecological fear, and the loss of identity as the characters grapple with the relentless grip of the killer vi...
Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes. In this episode some of the topics we will discuss are Hollywood superficiality, famous celebs such as Sharon Tate, Judy Garland and Marylin Monroe and our prior and current obsession as a culture with youth, beauty and fame. The books discussed in todays episode are:Play It As It Lays by Joan DidionThe Girls by Emma ClineValley of the Dolls by Jacqueline SusannResources Burning Man...
Today we're diving into the mesmerizing world of "The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides.In this episode, we'll peel back the layers of this haunting novel, exploring the delicate balance between adolescence and adulthood and secrecy and exposure.We'll dissect the lives of the enigmatic Lisbon sisters, whose tragic suicides shape the narrative of this gripping tale. But it's not just the sisters who hold our attention. The neighbourhood boys, serving as collective narrators, provide u...
Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes. In this episode some of the topics we will discuss are grief, twin relationships, teacher student relationships, memory after trauma, decay and toxic relationships to name a few.The books discussed in todays episode are:My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth RussellBlue Hunger by Viola Di GradoOut by Natsuo KirinoSource LinksAmber Hilberling Channel 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj7VpYZ...
In this episode, we delve into the novel "Boy Parts" by Eliza Clarke, which explores the life of apathetic protagonist Irina as she abuses her male muses. We discuss the themes of the novel including consent, women committing violent acts and the UK party scene. We then turn our attention to the infamous Australian murderer Katherine Knight, exploring her horrific crimes. We also discuss the controversy surrounding photographer Sally Mann's provocative photographs of her children, as wel...
Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes.Poverty, toxic friendships, gun violence, university culture and trans coming of age: none of which are stranger than fiction. We discuss how these topics influence our society today. The books discussed in todays episode are:- Honeybee by Craig Silvey - Love & Virtue by Dianna Reid - Paradais by Fernanda Melchor Link to twitter kidnapping footage (proceed with caution) -https://twit...
Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes. In this episode, we dive deep into the novel Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder.The novel examines motherhood and life in a unique way. Our discussion revolves around the challenges of motherhood, the isolation and depression that can come with it, and the ways in which society and businesses take advantage of stay-at-home moms.From werewolves and shifters to female rage and the struggle for co...
This week we discussed three novels that explore beauty in darkness through rhythmic and lyrical prose. Through Death as an omniscient narrator we traverse morality, generational trauma and book burning. We venture through the nine levels of hell and explore controversial fanfiction. Lastly, we explored our inherent fear of the ocean, the monsters within, and how these monsters can represent something sexual. Tune in for juicy facts on these dark themes. The books discussed in todays epi...
In this episode we'll be exploring this idea of violence as art, and how it connects to religion, literary techniques and fiction such as Grand Theft Auto and Game of Thrones. We'll be discussing the ways in which these works use violence to explore deeper themes, such as the nature of power, the human condition, the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and the role of violence in society. We'll also be examining how it subverts the Western genre. The tension between the beauty of lang...
Welcome to this week's episode where we delve into the macabre and taboo aspects of storytelling. Brace yourselves, as we delve into themes that will send shivers down your spine. We'll be exploring the depths of necrophilia, the horror of snuff films, the exploitation of children, and the grief that haunts us all. This is fiction like you've never experienced it before. So, turn off the lights, sit back and get ready to be uncomfortably educated. The books we will discuss are:Exquisite...
Explore the dark and unsettling world of cannibalism, factory farming, and human exploitation in our latest episode. Focusing solely on the text Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica, get ready for a gripping journey into a dystopian society that may not be as far from our own as we'd like to think.TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy I...
The second episode in our dark fiction series. Join us as we discuss multiple fictional texts and take a journey through mental illness in fiction. We'll be exploring characters facing diagnosis, treatment, substance abuse, and villainous portrayals of insanity. The books you can look forward to digesting are;Sorrow and Bliss by Meg MasonThe Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew QuickMisery by Stephen KingMy Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, l...
Join us as we delve into the powerful and haunting novel 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. In this episode, we explore the book's frank depiction of mental illness and its impact on the protagonist, Esther Greenwood. We will examine the themes of identity, isolation, race and societal expectations as they relate to mental health, and discuss the book's relevance in today's world. This autobiographical fiction reflects Plath's own struggles with depression and offers a poignant look into the min...
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