“You Have to be So Careful” ITF Read: 58 Minutes (1987 novel)

Die Hard 2 was also based on a novel! 58 Minutes by Walter Wager, to be precise. In episode 252, Luke & James discuss differences in a protagonist, the challenge of writing politically motivated villains, how to bore a thriller reader, the author's self-insert debate, and wonder about the existence of left-leaning military thrillers.

Join them next week when they watch the movie starring Bruce Willis!

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Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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Music

• Artist: Chris Hayes Music
• Deck the Halls Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMz1ukOyyo8