Why people recommend it
Heft by Liz Moore is a deeply moving contemporary novel that intertwines the lives of an isolated, former academic and an observant, struggling teenager living in coastal New England. Liz Egan recommended the novel on the podcast The Book Review during the episode 10 Books to Check Out This Summer. Describing herself as a devoted completist of Liz Moore's literary work, Egan suggested that readers should eventually seek out Heft, noting that it represents one of the author's earlier publications. Despite her admiration for all of Moore's subsequent writing, Egan confessed that this particular debut might actually be her absolute favorite among the author's catalog. The endorsement highlighted the emotional depth and character-driven brilliance that define Moore's storytelling, making the novel a compelling recommendation for readers looking to explore the broader scope of her critically acclaimed bibliography.
Who recommended it
- Liz Egan Recommended
Liz Egan — 1 mention
“and if you're a Liz more completist as I am may I suggest that you go back at some point and read heft which is one of her first books and as much as I love all her books that one might be my very favorite”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Brother of the more famous Jack
- Liars
- Long Island Compromise
- Pearl
- Tell Me Everything
- The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the first is heft”