
A spoiler-dense, chapter by chapter discussion of Gene Wolfe‘s science fantasy masterpiece The Book Of The New Sun, covering all four volumes and a little bit from Urth of the New Sun when necessary. They don‘t try to spoil anything else but, then again it‘s not a prepossessing podcast. www.patreon.com/rereadingwolfe
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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The Sword of the Lictor Chapter 7 "Attractions"
Severian and Cyriaca keep flirting until Abdesius shows up.
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Ryan Leslie Interview
Ryan Leslie is a writer whose third book, The Garden of Before, is coming out on September 23, 2025. We discuss his other books The Between and Colossus (which Craig narrated for him -- the audiobook is available on Audible).
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The Sword of the Lictor Chapter 6 "The Library of the Citadel"
Severian and Cyriaca keep each other company while Cyriaca relates a strange story that is also vaguely familiar.
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The Sword of the Lictor Chapter 5 "Cyriaca"
Severian goes to a party and chats up a girl in a nun costume.
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I finished the Book of the New Sun tetralogy and wanted to dive deeper into it.
Excellent chemistry between the hosts and fantastic insights into this truly Great work.
I’m delighted James and Craig are continuing with this quixotic venture after a hiatus. Thank you for your heroic efforts, and I’m glad to hear you’re focusing on what’s sustainable for the long haul.
If the topic is interesting to you, the hosts are smart and have nice voices and decent microphones. Definitely read all the books before starting. Big fan, I’ll probably re-listen at some point after I’ve re-read BotNS.
Read the book and then start from episode 1! The choice the podcast creators have made to analyze the series as a whole rather than as a first time reader makes this the best podcast for truly coming to grips with the series after a first reading. They do rapidly develop their own register of language around fan-theories though so start from the beginning like you would anything you want to enjoy. It really isn’t remotely hard to follow them if you listen to the episodes in order.
Pleasant voice work, good discussions, well researched.
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This podcast provides an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter exploration of Gene Wolfe's acclaimed series "The Book of the New Sun." Through dense discussions filled with intricate detail, the hosts examine complex themes, character motivations, and narrative nuances, appealing especially to those who have already read the series and are looking to deepen their understanding. Each episode typically features analyses of specific chapters, allowing for a thorough exploration of Wolfe's layered storytelling and philosophical underpinnings. The conversations often weave in elements of speculation and interpretation, making it a unique listening experience for devoted fans and newcomers alike.
One of the standout features is the focus on fostering a c... more
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