In this episode of Oops, Spoilers!, Elise and Mal dive into Autumn Krause’s gothic folklore fantasy, Before the Devil Knows You’re Here. We're breaking down the plot, exploring the characters, and unpacking the themes. We discuss the dangers of relentless ambition to knowing when it's time to change direction, we discuss the book's exploration of grief, Mexican American identity, and the eerie folklore woven throughout.
Let us know what you thought of the story and its ending in the comments.
Chapters
00:00 Introducing the book and its gothic folklore premise
01:39 First impressions: weird, beautifully written, and bingeable
06:06 Spoilers begin: the novel’s central conflicts
09:33 Johnny Appleseed’s deadly bargain and the cost of ambition
15:18 When persistence turns into a trap
22:17 Pivoting, making room for life, and redefining success
26:14 Mexican American identity, family memory, and grief
29:16 Paul’s mission, backstory, and growing love for Catalina
34:49 Scoring the plot, entertainment, and themes
42:24 Romance, spice, and content notes
45:06 Final reflections and the 4.25 combined rating
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