Why people recommend it
Devil House is a compelling novel by John Darnielle that delves deep into true crime, memory, and the moral complexities of storytelling through the experiences of a true-crime writer investigating a dark past. On an episode of The Book Review titled Imani Perry Talks About South to America, released on July 18, 2024, speaker Dwight Garner discussed the book in depth. Dwight Garner praised the novel, describing it enthusiastically as a terrific piece of writing and referring to its opening framework as a prologue to a prologue. Later in the same episode, during the sign-off segment, Dwight Garner explicitly named the title again, noting that he had reviewed John Darnielle's work for the publication. Through these remarks, Dwight Garner underscored the novel's striking impact and stylistic ambition, drawing listeners' attention to Darnielle's distinct literary voice and his nuanced exploration of how society consumes tales of violence and transgression. The discussion framed the book as a notable achievement in contemporary fiction that challenges genre conventions and asks difficult questions about the ethics of investigating real-world tragedies.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
Dwight Garner — 2 mentions
“at any rate that's the prologue to a prologue to his new book which is called devil house which I think is terrific”
“and I reviewed devil house by John darnielle”