Why people recommend it
Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta is a contemporary novel exploring memory and the passage of time through the perspective of an author looking back at his youth. On the podcast The Book Review in an episode titled 23 Books We Are Looking Forward to This Spring released on April 3, 2026, Gilbert Cruz discussed the publication. During the segment, Cruz recommended Tom Perrotta's latest novel and outlined its narrative premise. He explained that the title of the book refers to a story centered around a writer living in New Jersey who takes time to reflect on his past, specifically recalling what his life was like fifty years prior when he was only thirteen years old. Cruz highlighted the work as an anticipated spring release, drawing attention to Perrotta's ongoing career and the nostalgic themes that permeate the narrative structure of the book. Listeners interested in contemporary fiction received this overview as part of the broader literary discussion on upcoming releases featured by the podcast.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“Ghost Town is the name of his latest novel and this is about a New Jersey writer who is remembering, you know, 50 years ago when he was 13 years old.”