I'd Read That!
"I'd Read That!" is a biweekly show hosted by Liz and Jerry, all about their love for books. From fantasy to romance, horror to thrillers, they'll be sharing their favorite reads and upcoming book selections. Join in on the fun as they discuss their book-related favorites and offer their thoughts and opinions on their latest reads. With their witty banter and insightful commentary, "I'd Read That!" is the perfect show for anyone who loves to read. So be sure to tune in every two weeks and enjoy some light-hearted book talk with Liz and Jerry.
I'd Read That!
Villain Archetypes & Enneagram in Fiction | Ep 69
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What makes a villain truly unforgettable? In this episode, we explore the psychology of storytelling by mapping out the most compelling villain archetypes and character tropes in literature using the Enneagram personality framework. We break down the core fears and motivations of the nine different Enneagram types, matching them up against our favorite fictional antagonists, literary antiheroes, and specific character archetypes.
Enneagram 1: Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)
Enneagram 2: Doug (Annie Bot)
Enneagram 3: Patrick Bateman (American Psycho)
Enneagram 4: Joe Goldberg (You) E
Enneagram 5: Victor Frankenstein (Frankenstein)
Enneagram 6: Peter Darling (The Hounding)
Enneagram 7: George Wickham (Pride & Prejudice)
Enneagram 8: Cersei Lannister (A Song of Ice and Fire)
Enneagram 9: Marcos (Tender is the Flesh)
Other Mentions
Headlights by CJ Leede
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
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Ninja NeverClog Juicer
World Cup '26
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