Interesting mix last night. Lots of fun, thanks Peter and the delightful panel. I think I'd have gone most for the cult rescue story. It had gravitas, and everyone remembers about Waco etc. The writing had shades of the opening chapter of 'Salem's Lot' and a pinch of Steinbeck.
But The Shrooms were high energy, fun in a small dose. I'd never have carried on with it, but I never managed to get into Pratchett, either, and I have friends who are crazy about his books. Just love them like anything, so there's a blind spot there.....(mine)