Why people recommend it
Euphoria by Lily King is a critically acclaimed novel inspired by the real-life anthropological expeditions of Margaret Mead in New Guinea during the 1930s, exploring complex dynamics of love, jealousy, and scientific ambition. On an episode of The Book Review titled Gorbachev: His Life and Times, released on July 18, 2024, Greg Cowles discussed the book during a conversation about reading recommendations. Cowles recounted that his wife had explicitly told him he should read Lily King's novel, though he humorously noted he was unsure what prompted her suggestion at that particular moment. He added context for the listeners by reminding them that The Book Review had previously named the novel as one of the ten best books of the year a couple of years prior to the podcast recording. By sharing how the book entered his personal reading pile through a domestic recommendation, Cowles connected personal reading habits with broader critical acclaim. His anecdote highlighted the enduring appeal of Lily King's writing and demonstrated how celebrated contemporary novels continue to circulate within households long after their initial publication and high-profile awards cycle have passed.
Who recommended it
- Greg Cowles Recommended
Greg Cowles — 1 mention
“you should read lily kings Foria and I I don't know what made her you know suggest that at this time it's a book that the book review named as one of the 10 best books a couple of years ago”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“um I'm reading a non fiction book but um following up on the Italo calino bearing in the trees and then Lily King's Euphoria which is about anthropologists in New Guinea”
“I know her as the author of euphoria which was one of our 10 best books of the year a few years back”