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So I read three of his books but my point is just and I totally recommend them one is called Norwood another one is called the dog of the South.
Louis Theroux · This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jun 2024 Listen at 1:39:33 The best things said about it
It's very slender and it's Charles Porto's first novel Norwood which I'm rereading which is rare for me.
Why people recommend it
Norwood by Charles Portis is a slender, humorous novel following an ex-marine named Norwood Pratt on a strange mission to New York City commissioned by a shady character. John Williams on The Book Review in mid-2024 described the plot details and noted that he was rereading the slender volume, which is a rare occurrence for him. Louis Theroux also enthusiastically recommended Portis's books, specifically highlighting Norwood alongside The Dog of the South during an appearance on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von in mid-2024 while discussing literary influences. Joumana Khatib joined the conversation on The Book Review in early 2025, sharing that she had previously read Norwood and loved it. John Williams returned to the book during the July 2024 episode to emphasize how unusual the narrative is, featuring quirky characters and unconventional journeys. These diverse mentions underscore Portis's unique storytelling style, which captures eccentric American landscapes and memorable protagonists. Podcast guests and reviewers continually praise the novel for its brevity, distinctive humor, and offbeat charm, ensuring that Portis's literary creations remain a favorite topic of discussion among avid readers and writers alike.
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John Williams it's very slender and it's Charles Porto's first novel Norwood which I'm rereading which is rare for me 3
“it's very slender and it's Charles Porto's first novel Norwood which I'm rereading which is rare for me”
“Norwood is very strange it's about this guy named Norwood Pratt and he's an ex-marine and he's sent on this mission to go to New York City by kind of shady character”
“and I'm reading Norwood by Charles pis”
Louis Theroux so I read three of his books but my point is just and I totally recommend them one is called Norwood anothe… 1
“so I read three of his books but my point is just and I totally recommend them one is called Norwood another one is called the dog of the South”
Joumana Khatib I'd only read Norwood and I loved it 1
“I'd only read Norwood and I loved it”