Why people recommend it
Deliverance by James Dickey is a classic American novel that follows a ill-fated canoe trip into the Georgia wilderness, exploring themes of survival, human nature, and primal violence. The book was discussed on an episode of The Book Review titled Barry Jenkins and Meg Wolitzer on Two of This Season's Novels on Screen, which was released on July 18, 2024. During the segment, Dwight Garner reflected on artistic works that have left a lasting impression on him, singling out the novel alongside its cinematic adaptation. Garner expressed a deep affection for both versions, praising the raw power of James Dickey's original prose as well as the transition of the story to the screen. His commentary emphasized the enduring cultural and literary footprint of the story, which remains a landmark exploration of psychological breakdown and physical endurance in the American wilderness. By discussing both the book and the film, Garner highlighted the strength of the narrative across different mediums, offering listeners a reminder of its gripping impact.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“a book book in a film that I I really love are Deliverance uh the James Dicky novel and and also the film version”
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Other mentions (6: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Maybe James Dicki a little bit in Deliverance and To the White Sea.”
“...because of Deliverance because of Deliverance and and squealy like a pig oh my God I forgot about that one that's one of those films that I appreciate but don't want to rewatch you know what I mean yeah it's a bummer yeah The book was good but still”
“this is a poem by James Dicky who was a poet but also a novelist he wrote Deliverance”
“This is a poem by James Dickey, who was a poet but also a novelist; he wrote Deliverance!”
“so the other books on the list were Mr samer's Planet by Saul Bellow Deliverance by James Dicky Beck a book by John Updike”
“I can only think of Deliverance by James Dicky where he's got some of that sense”