Novel: Ep 7 - When the Mountains Called

A bird's-eye view of some of the significant moments in "When the Mountains Called."

Andrew has been to the mountains, and now the river has taken him home. But he has not come back as the same person. Andrew is changed forever, and his community knows it, and is blessed by it.

Join Mati and the author, Shannon Baker, as they discuss the events of Episode 10 and dive deeper into how Andrew's story came to be.

Andrew has seen the Valley Girl, the Forgetting People, the Wildering People, and the Altruist. The journey has been long and difficult. But now it is time for him to rest, to finally rest and complete his mourning of Pearl's death.

Join Novel as Jonathan and Mati discuss the strange events of Episode 9. What does punching a mountain have to do with finding Pearl?

Andrew leaves the Wildering People with exhilaration. They had given back to him a little bit of the Pearl he had lost, and now the real Pearl must be close, so close. His journey, his searching, his striving is nearing its end.

Join Novel as Mati and Caleb discuss the unique and moving event of Episode 8. Through their discussion they spend some time talking about the unique power of stories, and even touch on the ultimate form of stories as the conversation turns to architypes.

Andrew and Mac have made it to the vibrant and unique town of the Wildering People, a welcome haven from traveling and from the unsettling landscape of the Forgetting Mountain. But even here, Andrew does not know what to expect. The Wildering People are strange, with unfamiliar ways of life.

Join Novel as Caleb and Mati explore the fascinating events which took place in Episode 7. They focus particularly on the things learned about Mac, and on themes like community, friends and finding peace after tragedy.

Andrew and Mac have left the Forgetting Mountain, but Andrew has still not found Pearl. As his search continues, Andrew learns even more about the mountains he finds himself in and the people who inhabit them.