Why people recommend it
After Me Comes the Flood is a mysterious and atmospheric debut novel by British writer Sarah Perry that follows a man who wanders into an isolated English home during a heatwave and becomes entangled in the lives of its eccentric residents. On the podcast The Book Review, during the episode A Spiritual, Dangerous Quest in the Himalayas in 2024, John Williams discussed reading the novel. John Williams shared that he was about halfway through the debut book by the British writer, mentioning that he particularly loved the book's title. Additionally, John Williams recapped the novel as part of what he was reading for the episode, giving listeners insight into his ongoing literary journey. Through this discussion on The Book Review, John Williams brought attention to Sarah Perry's early fiction, highlighting After Me Comes the Flood as a compelling work of contemporary British literature that captures the attention of reviewers and readers alike during its initial rollout.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 2 mentions
“I am about halfway through a novel by the British writer Sarah Perry it's her first book it's called after me Comes The Flood which I love as a title”
“I'm reading after me Comes The Flood by Sarah har”