Why people recommend it
Melmoth is a dark, haunting novel by Sarah Perry that reimagines the classic Gothic myth of eternal wandering and the burden of historical guilt. The book was a subject of discussion on The Book Review during the July 18, 2024 episodes titled Michael Lewis and Tana French on Their Latest Books and From the Archive: Michael Lewis and Tana French. Parul Sehgal discussed reviewing the novel, noting that the author was previously known for writing The Essex Serpent. Similarly, host Pamela Paul introduced a discussion on Sarah Perry's novel Melmoth by telling listeners that she had picked up a more commercial book for the week, again connecting it back to the author's previous success with The Essex Serpent. The podcast segments illustrated the anticipation surrounding Sarah Perry's follow-up work and its place within the broader landscape of contemporary Gothic and historical fiction.
Who recommended it
- Parul Sehgal Discussed
- Pamela Paul Discussed
Parul Sehgal — 1 mention
“it's called melmoth by Sarah Perry who wrote a book called the Essex serpent”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“this week I picked up a book that's you know more commercial it's called melmoth by Sarah Perry who wrote a book called the Essex serpent”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“after she became a bit more welln here for her ensuing novels one of which is called the Essex Serpent and one of which is called melmoth m m o”