Why people recommend it
The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy is an acclaimed work of contemporary speculative fiction that delves into themes of magic, identity, and societal rebellion. The book received enthusiastic praise on the podcast Behind the Bastards across multiple episodes hosted by Robert Evans. During the episode Part Three: How Lawrence of Arabia Invented Modern War, broadcast on November 19, 2024, the host actively encouraged the listening audience to purchase Margaret's new book, describing it as an excellent read and highlighting upcoming live tour appearances. Earlier, in the episode Part Two: The Parenting Gurus of Nazi Germany on May 9, 2024, Evans and his co-hosts referenced the novel while contrasting it favorably against less successful writing projects undertaken by other figures. In a humorous nod, the host praised The Sapling Cage as a genuinely well-crafted piece of fiction, setting a high standard for creative storytelling within their artistic community. These recurring mentions on the podcast provided the author's work with a supportive platform, allowing listeners to discover an imaginative narrative while simultaneously engaging with the hosts' trademark blend of historical analysis and lighthearted banter. Through these endorsements, the novel stands out as a celebrated creative achievement among the podcast's inner circle.
Who recommended it
- Robert Evans Recommended
Robert Evans — 2 mentions
“Yeah, purchase Margaret's new book, you know, 'The Sapling Cage,' it's excellent. If you're listening to this several weeks ahead, you can go see Robert and I talk in Portland.”
“Um, it's a particularly bad idea in her case because the book that she decided to write wasn't a really good work of fiction like your book, The Sapling Cage, Margaret.”
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Other mentions (8: passing, ad reads, own books)
“uh my most recent book is called the sapling cage it came out from feminist press in October and it is about a young trans girl who goes off and becomes a witch”
“do that friends instead you should purchase margar kill's new book if they sell it in the yeah purchase Margaret's new book you know uh the sapling cage it's excellent uh”
“I do have a new book that people can buy it's called the sapling cage”
“Magpie you have a book called The sapling cage which I can confirm is much better than Al Jones's operation night watch”
“it's called the sapling cage and it is coming out from feminist press in September but it has been kickstarted in June and you can sign up now on the kickstarter for more information about it”
“I have a book called The sapling cage that will be kickstarted starting June 10th and you can sign up for U an alert about that by going to Kickstarter and searching the sapling cage or Margaret kjoy”
“bad things have to happen in a novel called the sapling cage”
“I wrote a YA novel without any bad things—of course there are bad things; it's a novel and bad things have to happen in a story—called 'The Sapling Cage.' It's great, by the way. Robert actually read it; it is my favorite piece of your writing so far.”