Why people recommend it
Gretel and the Great War by Adam Ehrlich Sachs is a novel comprised of a collection of interconnected fables set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Vienna. The book was recommended on The Ezra Klein Show during the episode titled The Growing Scandal of $TRUMP. Guest Zeke Fox singled out the novel as a recent reading favorite, enthusiastically offering it to listeners as his third book recommendation during the segment. Fox described the work to the audience, noting that it was written by Adam Sachs and highlighting its unique structural composition as an imaginative collection of interconnected fables situated in early twentieth-century Vienna. By sharing this recommendation, Fox brought attention to the author's inventive storytelling and historical framing, positioning the novel as a standout piece of contemporary fiction worth exploring for those interested in clever narrative structures and historical settings. The mention provided a distinct literary detour within a podcast episode otherwise dedicated to political scandals and contemporary current events.
Who recommended it
- Zeke Fox Recommended
Zeke Fox — 2 mentions
“Then a novel I really liked recently is called Gretle and the Great War is by Adam Saxs. It's a collection of interconnected fables set in early 20th century Vienna.”
“Then a novel I really liked recently is called Gretle and the Great War is by Adam Saxs. It's a collection of interconnected fables set in early 20th century Vienna.”