Book · 2020 · American literature
Red Comet
The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
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Yes I've been reading a very different kind of book the book I want to talk about is red comet the short life and blazing art of Sylvia PL by by Heather Clark.
The best things said about it
We are halfway through which means it's time for non-fiction and our first non-fiction book is red comet the short life and blazing art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark.
Why people recommend it
Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark is an acclaimed biographical work that delves deeply into the complex life and brilliant artistry of the iconic poet. On The Book Review podcast, guest Emily Eakin expressed her admiration for the biography, discussing it as a compelling and very different kind of book focused on Plath's legacy. Pamela Paul also highlighted the book on the podcast, selecting it as the first major non-fiction title when discussing the best books of the year. Additionally, on the SmartLess podcast, actress Laura Linney referenced the widely beloved Sylvia Plath biography, expressing her enthusiasm and intention to read it after hearing it discussed. Across multiple platforms, speakers praised the thorough research and compelling narrative construction of Heather Clark's work, establishing Red Comet as a definitive and universally appreciated exploration of Sylvia Plath's tragic and brilliant life.
Every mention
Emily Eakin yes I've been reading a very different kind of book the book I want to talk about is red comet the short li… 1
“yes I've been reading a very different kind of book the book I want to talk about is red comet the short life and blazing art of Sylvia PL by by Heather Clark”
Laura Linney There's Sylvia Plath biography that everybody loves; I’m going to write that down too. 1
“There's Sylvia Plath biography that everybody loves; I’m going to write that down too.”
Pamela Paul we are halfway through which means it's time for non-fiction and our first non-fiction book is red comet th… 1
“we are halfway through which means it's time for non-fiction and our first non-fiction book is red comet the short life and blazing art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I really love diving into a big fat book about somebody I think I know everything about and I had that experience a few years ago with Sylvia pla when I was reading her 700 Page biography called red comet”
“I've been reading this new biography of Sylvia Plath called red comet by Heather Clark and that's not what I'm going to talk about here today”