Why people recommend it
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips is a compelling novel that explores the mysterious disappearance of two young sisters in the remote and rugged landscape of Kamchatka, Russia, examining the profound ripples the event creates through a close-knit community. The book received significant attention and acclaim across multiple episodes of The Book Review podcast in 2024. Gilbert Cruz featured the novel prominently, naming it to the publication's 10 best fiction books of 2019 list, discussing its unique setting, interviewing the author in the studio, and ultimately recommending the work at the close of an episode. Pamela Paul also highlighted the debut novel on the podcast multiple times, noting that it had earned a superb review in their summer issue as a standout summer reading choice and mentioning an upcoming author interview. Furthermore, Alexander Alter discussed Julia Phillips's debut during a segment about notable and critically acclaimed finalists, noting the tremendous reviews the book consistently attracted. Throughout these discussions, the speakers underscored the atmospheric power of the setting and the emotional depth of the storytelling, cementing its reputation as a modern literary achievement that resonated deeply with critics and readers alike since its publication.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Alexandra Alter Discussed
- Suzanne Gluck Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 5 mentions
“Julia Phillips will be here to talk about her debut novel disappearing Earth”
“Julia Phillips is here in the studio to talk about her new book her debut novel it's called disappearing Earth”
“let me talk a little bit about the novel and then come back to why this setting makes this story so particular the book starts off with what at first kind of feels like a lazy inconsequential afternoon between two sisters”
“the novel again is called disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips”
“so beginning with fiction we are going to start with disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips and to talk about this wonderful debut novel”
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“I'm reading a novel that Emily actually maybe you can talk a little bit about too because I know you just started it disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips and I should say that Julia Phillips will be a guest on next week's podcast so we'll hear more about this directly from the author”
“it's called disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips this was a book that just got a great Review called a superb debut by Ivy pakota in our summer issue”
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
“and then there was Julia Phillips debut novel disappearing Earth which I think got tremendous reviews”
Suzanne Gluck — 1 mention
“as was my other client Julia Phillips who wrote disappearing Earth which she was up for fiction”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- The Yellow House
- No Visible Bruises
- Say Nothing
- The friend
- A Nearly Normal Family
- A far cry from Kensington
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“This year at the National Book Awards, I was very excited because I had to duck and run between tables because Sarah Broom, who wrote the memoir The Yellow House, was up for a National Book Award as was my other client, Julia Phillips, who wrote Disappearing Earth, which she was up for fiction.”