Bros Before Prose

This week we discuss chapters 18-end of A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark, as well as the short story “A Dead Djinn in Cairo.” Time Codes 00:48 Recap 06:28 Jeremy’s opinion 08:11 Fatma as a character 13:28 The “plot twist” 16:25 Half-Djinn reveal 22:15 Zagros, the model Djinn 26:13 Angels ain’t s*** 32:12 The Nine Lords 37:50 Would we read a sequel? 40:05 A Dead Djinn in Cairo 45:19 Clock of Wor...

This week we discuss chapters 1-17 of A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark. Time Codes 01:22 Context 04:47 Summary 07:49 Initial thoughts 20:19 Fatma 31:36 The world 36:56 Some good things 39:18 Some thoughts on religion 41:58 Predictions 47:13 Wrapup 49:20 Farewell Next Read: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark, chapters 18-end, “A Dead Djinn in Cairo” Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when...

This week we discuss Parts 3 and 4 of Red Rising by Pierce Brown. We get into some pretty heavy stuff this episode, so content warning for rape, sexual assault, and general violence. Despite these subjects, we really enjoyed this book and its blunt look at political and social power. Time Codes 00:41 Content warnings 01:17 Part 3 Summary 07:16 Standout moments 10:14 Sevro praise 13:56 Titus’ execu...

This week we discuss Parts 1 and 2 of Red Rising by Pierce Brown. The twists come early and often, and we are left reeling from the shifts in genre. This is a good one to go in fresh, so read it if you can! As always, spoilers abound. You have been warned. Time Codes 02:40 1st person present 09:41 The twist 10:16 Part 1 summary 15:42 Thwarted expectations 18:35 Eo 24:47 Worldbuilding 28:19 The twi...

This week we discuss the stories “An Inhabitant of Carcosa" and "Haïta the Shepherd" by Ambrose Bierce and The Whisperer in Darkness by H.P. Lovecraft. The more I read, the less I know. I feel just like a Lovecraft protagonist seeking forbidden knowledge! Time Codes 02:14 "Haïta the Shepherd" 05:35 “An Inhabitant of Carcosa" 07:23 Thoughts on Bierce 15:15 Introduction to Lovecraft 17:42 “The Whisp...

This week we discuss the first five stories in The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers: “The Repairer of Reputations,” “The Mask,” “In the Court of the Dragon,” “The Yellow Sign,” and “The Demoiselle d’Ys.” Time Codes 01:06 Introduction 04:20 Readings for next time 06:22 Chambers according to Robin D. Laws 10:13 The King in Yellow Act 1, Scene 2 11:57 “The Repairer of Reputations” 31:07 “The Mask...

This week we wrap up our discussion of Neuromancer by William Gibson, covering chapters 13-24. Our feelings have changed, but our confusion has not. Time Codes 01:04 How are we feeling? 08:48 Summary 14:38 What the hell was that last scene? 16:36 What was the deal with TA? 20:16 Favorite parts 23:58 Themes 34:37 What happened to Hideo? 38:20 Seriously, what was the deal with TA? 40:44 What's the m...

This week we discuss the first three parts(chs 1-12) of Neuromancer by William Gibson. We try to figure out what is happening, fail spectacularly, and wonder if maybe the real plot starts in Part 3. Time Codes 01:31 History of Cyberpunk 04:15 Summary 09:02 Pain points 17:55 What is the plan? 18:51 What was the Flatline? 22:23 What’s Riviera’s deal? 23:37 What’s the goal? 25:34 Wintermute 30:38 It...

This week we wrap up our discussion on The Way of Kings , covering the second half of Part 4, Part 5, the Epilogue, and the Ars Arcana! We are left with more questions than answers as we attempt to process the Sanderlanche, and mull over the journey we’ve been on. Next Read: Neuromancer Chs 1-12 Our next read will be the granddaddy of cyberpunk fiction: Neuromancer by William Gibson. We will be re...

This week we discuss the first half of Part 4 of The Way of Kings, chapters 52-61 . We finally get some answers to some burning questions, but are left with even more that probably won’t even get answered in the next four books! Next Episode April 11 Next time we will be discussing the rest of the book, including the rest of Part 4, Part 5, the Epilogue, and the Ars Arcanum on April 11th! See you...

Content warning for fake suicide attempts meant to cover up your magical powers. This week we discuss the second half of Part 3 of The Way of Kings, chapters 41-51 and interludes I-7 through I-9 . We also discuss the upcoming Cosmere RPG from Brotherwise Games and just how much we still don’t know about the setting. Next Episode April 4 Next time, as we try to catch up to our release schedule, we...

This week we discuss the first half of Part 3 of The Way of Kings. We discuss whether things are happening too fast or too slow, the ethics of murdering background characters in back alleys, and if Kaladin is in fact the Chose One. Next Episode March 7 We will be discussing the second half of Part 4, chapters 41-51, and the interludes I-7 - I-9 on March 7th! See you then! Subscribe to our Substack...

This week we discuss the rest of Part 2 of The Way of Kings. Due to some technical shenanigans, we will not be going in as fresh as usual, but we will have plenty to say about the vastness of the Cosmere. Next Episode February 21 We will be discussing the first half of Part 3, chapters 29-40, at length on February 21st! See you then! Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop...

This week we continue our dive into the world of Roshar through chapters 12-21 of The Way of Kings. Who is this moody man once called the Blackthorn, and why is he so serious? Next Episode February 7 We will be discussing the second half of Part 2 , chapters 22 - I-6, at length on February 7th! See you then! Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation!...

This week we finally dive into the Brando Sando-verse with the first novel in the epic Stormlight Archives: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. What wonders await us in Alethi, a world of rocks and unpronounceable names? Next Episode January 24 Despite what we say in the episode (and why would you believe us in the first place?) we will only be reading the first half of Part 2 , chapters 12-21,...

We discuss the short stories "Liar!" "Little Lost Robot," "Escape!" "Evidence," and "The Evitable Conflict" from the short story collection I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Join us on January 10th, when we will discuss Part 1 of The Way of Kings , first book in The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. See you then! Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversat...

This week we discuss the short stories “First Law," “Runaround," "Reason," and "Catch That Rabbit," from I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Next Episode December 27 Join us on December 27th, when we will discuss the Isaac Asimov short stories"Liar!" "Little Lost Robot," "Escape!" "Evidence," and "The Evitable Conflict" from I, Robot . Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join...

This week we discuss the short stories “Ulan Dhor” and “Guyal of Sfere” from The Dying Earth by Jack Vance. We get to see some sci-fi sneaking into our pulp fantasy, and finally get to follow some protagonists who are not complete psychopaths! Next Episode December 13 Join us on December 13th, when we will discuss the Isaac Asimov short stories “Runaround," "Reason," and "Catch That Rabbit," from...

This week we discuss the short stories “Turjan of Miir,” “Mazirian the Magician,” “T’sais,” and “Liane the Wayfarer” from The Dying Earth by Jack Vance. Join us November 29th when discuss “Ulan Dhor” and “Guyal of Sfere,” the last two short stories in The Dying Earth . Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ H...

This week we discuss chapters 46-57 of the novel Jade City , part of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee. Join us November 15th when discuss the short stories “Turjan of Miir,” “Mazirian the Magician,” “T’sais,” and “Liane the Wayfarer,” the first four stories in The Dying Earth by Jack Vance. Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbefor...

This week we discuss chapters 35-45 of the novel Jade City , part of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee. Join us November 8th when discuss the rest of Jade City . Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss chapters 25-34 of the novel Jade City , part of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee. Join us November 1st when discuss chapters 35-45 of Jade City . Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss chapters 9-24 of the novel Jade City , part of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee. Join us next time on October 4, when we will be discussing chapters 25-34 of Jade City . Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss chapters 1-8 of the novel Jade City , part of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee. Or at least Jonah does, because he apparently can’t count page numbers. Join us next time on September 20, when we will be discussing chapters 9-24 of Jade City . Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ Hosted...

This week we discuss the novel A Wizard of Earthsea , part of the Earthsea cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin. Join us next time on September 6, when we will be discussing chapters 1-8 of the novel Jade City by Fonda Lee. Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation! https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...