Why people recommend it
Ill will by Dan Chaon is a suspenseful literary thriller that delves into memory, trauma, and a series of dark, unsolved crimes in the American Midwest. During an episode of The Book Review titled Points of No Return published on 2024-07-18, Greg Cowles discussed discovering this absorbing novel. Greg Cowles stated that the book immediately grabbed his attention for plot-driven reasons, noting that regular listeners of the podcast would already know of his particular susceptibility to thrillers. He acknowledged that while the work qualifies as a thriller, it is very much a literary one. The discussion emphasized the captivating nature of the narrative and how effectively it pulled him into its pages, making it a notable recommendation for those who appreciate suspenseful fiction layered with complex character studies and psychological depth.
Who recommended it
- Greg Cowles Recommended
Greg Cowles — 1 mention
“and then the last book that I fell into is a book that just grabbed me for plot reasons regular listeners will know that I'm susceptible to Thrillers and and this qualifies although it's very much a literary Thriller is Dan Sha's new book ill will”