Episode 10.5:
ARC Review: Car Crash Parker and The Haven of Larpers
Episode Summary:
In our first-ever Margins Mini-sode, we’re diving into the absolute chaos of Carcrash Parker and the Haven of Larpers by Ian M. Rogers — a genre-blending, nostalgia-soaked adventure packed with foam swords, retro pop culture, and more heart than it has any right to. It’s a little Kevin Smith, a little Tolkien, and a whole lot of unpredictable fun. We talk LARPing, friendship, fantasy tropes, and why this book delivers way more than you'd expect. No spoilers—just vibes and hype.
What We Cover:
- Why “Carcrash Parker” is the chaotic himbo hero we didn’t know we needed
- How the book balances satire, heart, and worldbuilding without falling apart
- The magic of unlikely friendships and second chances
- Deep cut references, ‘80s/‘90s nerd culture, and when nostalgia actually works
- Why LARPing might be more emotionally real than you think
- What this story says about escapism, identity, and growing up the long way around
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