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April 15, 2025 53 mins

In this episode of the Side Quest podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into the survival horror novel 'Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End' by Manel Llorriero. They discuss the author's background and the book's journey from blog to bestseller. The conversation includes character goals and a critical reflection on the protagonist's development throughout the story.

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(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Exploring Apocalypse Z: Overview and Themes
(02:28) Author Spotlight: Manel Llorriero
(04:59) The Journey of Apocalypse Z: From Blog to Bestseller
(11:44) Plot Summary and Character Goals
(20:23) Rants and Reflections on Character Development
(25:02) The Challenge of Journal Entry Storytelling
(38:05) Exploring Themes in the Apocalypse
(48:24) Comparing Horror and Zombie Genres

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