![]() ![]() Things spiral out of control as soon as his art and his real-life start to intertwine.Īt first, that is a good thing, his friendship with Francis elevates the art and they form a genuine connection, but when Universe City is no longer their secret, it takes a toll on Aled’s mental health. ![]() He can share his anxieties, his hopes through a carefully constructed piece of art as a safe space. The struggle of wanting to be listened to, understood, but not necessarily seen is resolved in the anonymity of Aled’s Universe City podcast. Podcasts are some of my favourite pieces of content and I think the medium lends itself perfectly to what Alice Oseman is trying to do. I love that the story is centred around a podcast. Instead, it’s a story about identity, self-worth and the transformative power of art. ![]() Radio Silence is a story somewhat about school that interestingly enough doesn’t really take place at school – maybe because the themes are so much bigger than the framework of school. Alice Oseman examines how a well-established path isn’t necessarily right for everyone and that it’s okay to change your mind. Radio Silence is a liminal story about finding your way in life told through the lens of the pre-university anxiety many teenagers face. ![]()
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